Dr. Ahmandi is a developmental psychologist who studies memory development. In one of her research projects she tested memory in a group of five-year-old children
Then she gave the same test to a group of nine-year-olds and compared the results of the two groups to see how memory changes over this time span. This is a type of __________
a) longitudinal study.
b) cross-sectional study.
c) case study.
d) experimental study.
b Explanation: A cross-sectional study involves comparing groups of participants of
different ages on a particular skill or quality at the same time.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
In what level of measurement are the attributes simply names?
a. nominal b. ordinal c. interval d. ratio
The idea that pain signals must pass through a type of "doorway" in the spinal cord is referred to as the ______________ theory of pain
a) opponent-process b) revolving door c) substance P d) gate-control
Between ages 6 and 11 years,
A) "feminine" gender identity strengthens among boys; girls' gender identity becomes more androgynous. B) gender-role conformity increases and gender segregation becomes less pronounced. C) "masculine" gender identity strengthens among boys, while girls' gender identity becomes more androgynous. D) gender stereotyping of activities, occupations, and behaviors expands.