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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is neurodiversity | Neurodiversity is the concept that differences in human brain function and behavior are normal, natural variations rather than deficits |
| psychological development | Psychological development is the lifelong process of change in intelligence, personality, and behavior throughout one's life, covering cognitive, social, and emotional growth |
| psychologist vs psychiatrist | Psychiatrists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat severe mental health conditions, often using medication, while psychologists are not medical doctors and focus on diagnosing and treating emotional/behavioral issues through psychotherapy and counse |
| correlation | Correlational research is a non-experimental method that measures the statistical relationship between two or more variables without manipulating them |
| qualitative data | non-numerical, descriptive information |
| quantitative data | number based, numerical data |
| independent variable | the variable that is changed, manipulated, or controlled in a scientific experiment |
| dependent variable | A dependent variable is the main factor being measured, tested, or observed in a study |
| extraneous variable | any factor in a research study, other than the independent variable, that could potentially influence the dependent variable |