Dr. Cross is studying whether the psychological trait of dependency vs. independence changes as one gets older
He collects data from first, fourth, and ninth graders. Dr. Cross is studying the relationship between age and dependency/independence using _______ research.
a. longitudinal
b. cross-sectional
c. case study
d. applied
b
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A. damaging the body part that is developing the fastest during the period of drug use B. making the mother feel better C. doubling the birth weight D. making the mother feel better AND doubling the birth weight
In Diener's field study, children on Halloween were more likely to steal when under what condition?
A. They were given unpleasant treats. B. They were dared to by adults. C. They were dressed as socially acceptable characters. D. They were in a group.
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a. Send information to the brain only b. Mostly send information to the brain; however, some connect to motor neurons in the spinal cord c. All connect to the internal organs and muscles d. Mostly extend to the internal organs and muscles; however, some connect to motor neurons in the spinal cord