Description: A naturalistic observation is a psychological research method used to accurately observe and record behavior in the environment in which it normally occurs. To accomplish this, a researcher may use a variety of data collection techniques ranging from an in-person observation to recorded camera video footage. You will become the developmental psychologist in a participant’s natural environment. Directions: To complete this assignment, do the following: 1.) Choose one of the three major theories of human development—Piaget’s Cognitive Development, Erikson’s Social Development, or Kohlberg’s Moral Development. 2.) Go to various locations such as a mall, church, park, etc. and look for examples of each of the stages of your chosen theory. 3.) Your assignment is to choose one of the major human development theories and create a two-column presentation of the stages in that theory. 4.) This project requires you to do an observation of a child (ages 2-12) or adolescent (ages 13-17) or an adult in a natural setting. 5.) You should be as unobtrusive as possible and use a notebook to write down the activities, behaviors, and interactions that you are observing during that time. 6.) The two-column presentation will explain each stage of the theory and identify one behavioral example from a real-life situation. 7.) The two-column presentation can be created as a Google, Canva, or PowerPoint Presentation. 8.) In the first column you should list each stage of the theory as well as a two to three sentence explanation of each stage. 9.) In the second column, you should write down a behavior you observed that exemplifies the stage. 10.) Write a sentence description of the behavior as well as where the behavior was observed for each stage. 11.) Provide in-text citations from the textbook or credible website to support each slide with a list of References at the end. At the end of your two-column presentation write a 5-7 sentence summary about how the theory helped you to understand human behavior. Make sure its: Described hot topic in detail using evidence to support which was relevant to the field of psychology. Organization and logic Arrangement of data provided order. Student created innovative project to describe topic issues. Writing (spelling, punctuation, grammar, clarity, and APA presentation format.
Description: A naturalistic observation is a psychological research method used
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