A study by Orth and colleagues (2010) was conducted to study the development of self-esteem over time. They were interested in changes in self-esteem at various ages and over time. They identified six different age cohorts (25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75+) and examined their self-esteem ratings from 1986, 1989, 1994, and 2002. This type of design is best classified as a(n)
A. sequential method.
B. interrupted time series design.
C. cross-sectional method.
D. longitudinal study.
Answer: A
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a. Suppression occurs in childhood, whereas repression occurs in adults. b. Freud thought that repression occurred equally for pleasant and unpleasant memories. c. Intentional suppression generally improves mental health. d. Suppression is permanent, whereas repression is temporary.
Wundt is regarded by many modern psychology historians as the most important psychologist of all time.?
a. True b. False
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When 4-year-old Anna uses Legos to build a playhouse, or puts a puzzle together, this is an example of
a) functional play. b) parallel play. c) constructive play. d) associative play.