What type of research design is used when people of different ages are compared at the same point in time?
A. longitudinal
B. sequential
C. correlational
D. cross-sectional
Answer: D
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a. constant; variable b. variable; constant c. constant; decreasing d. variable; increasing
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A) Optimism is moderately heritable. B) Levels of optimism tend to fluctuate across the lifetime. C) Optimists tend to have better cardiovascular health. D) Pessimists can be trained be become more optimistic.
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A) analytical B) creative C) practical D) emotional