Longitudinal designs do not have the same confounding variables of individual differences between participants (participant variables) that cross-sectional deisgns have.
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This study has greater external validity which also means
Ecological validity.
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How does it have greater ecological validity?
Majority of the observation was conducted by the mother carried out in their own home.
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Carrying on from ecological validity, what does it mean the babies were unlikely to be affected by?
The presence of observers.
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What does this mean for the baby during the observation?
Huge chance the baby acted naturally whilst being observed.
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One weakness is that the mothers were asked to keep a record of their own actions towards the baby too, how is this a weakness?
Greater chance of demand characteristics.
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How would demand characteristics be present?
The mother may not wish to seem as if they neglected their child during an alert phase, so they may lie or exaggerate what their own action was toward the child.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What does this mean in-regards to the study?
Back
The same children were observed and followed-up.
Card 3
Front
How is this a strength?
Back
Card 4
Front
Why does it have greater internal validity?
Back
Card 5
Front
This study has greater external validity which also means
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