EPSY 236 Fall 2010
EPSY 236: Exam I review sheet
Instructions/Exam info: To prepare for the exam: read the textbook (Ch. 1, 2, 3 & 5), study all
lectures, and review discussion section content. The exam will be comprised of 25 multiple
choice questions (60% of exam grade) and 4 short answer questions (40%). The Moodle forum
“Exam I Q & A” will allow students to post questions and the teaching staff to provide responses
for everyone to reference.
CD Theories
1) Describe major differences between the theories, what differentiates them form one
another
2) Know the theorists identified with each theory and the theories defining characteristics
3) Reason for having multiple theories and value of using them in work with children
4) Unique aspects of each theory that make it valuable in understanding child development
Research methods/design
1) Different types of research methods, their characteristics, and how/why they are used
2) Different types of research design, how they relate to research methods, and know how
they are applied
3) Important elements of research (i.e., reliability, validity, researcher bias, etc.) and be able
to provide examples of each
Brain & Physical development
1) Understand the components and process of the neural system and its development in
childhood
2) Know how brain development relates to ‘developmentally appropriate practice’ and how
to define DAP
3) What brain regions are responsible for what functions
4) The development of the senses, their relation to learning and brain development.
