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Research Methods in Psychology

Using Various Research Methods to Study a Behavior Problem Like ADHD Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) . Diagnosed when a child shows .

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Research Methods in Psychology

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    1. Research Methods in Psychology Descriptive Methods Naturalistic observation Intensive individual case study Surveys/questionnaires/interviews Correlational studies The Experimental Method for determining cause-effect relationships

    2. Using Various Research Methods to Study a Behavior Problem Like ADHD Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    3. Diagnosed when a child shows  6 or more symptoms of inattention also 6 or more symptoms of hyperactivity, These symptoms are present at an early age & must have been present for at least 6 months.

    4. Naturalistic Observation Systematic, unobtrusive observations in classrooms show that kids with ADHD: can’t stay in their seats or sit still, don’t pay attention, don’t complete work, are impulsive, are rude to others, get into trouble more, & lose their temper more often. This method makes use of real-life situations, but it is important to use well-trained, unbiased observers.

    5. Survey Results: 5x more males than females 3-5% of USA schoolkids are taking Ritalin for ADHD  50-60% of ADHD kids show defiant behavior & higher risk of conduct problems as teens 30-60% continue to have symptoms as adults 40% have a parent with symptoms

    6. Correlation Correlation: the degree to which one variable or set of data is related to another variable/set of data. Correlation coefficient: number between -1 and +1 showing the strength and direction of this relationship. Correlations help us predict behavior but do not indicate the cause of the relationship. Remember: Correlation does not prove causation.

    7. Research Strategies – Scatter plot

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