Cindy is studying cognitive development during adulthood. She administers several memory and problem-solving tasks to a group of 20-year-olds, a group of 40-year-olds, and a group of 70-year-olds. Cindy is using a _____ research design.

a. cross-sequential
b. cross-sectional
c. simultaneous
d. longitudinal


Answer: b. cross-sectional

Psychology

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