You are reviewing a study that was done on emotional development. After you have read it, you wonder if the subjects will remain the same or change across time. You are reading a study that used the ____ method.

A. longitudinal
B. multilevel
C. repetitional
D. cross-sectional


Answer: D

Psychology

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a. Eric, a 15-year-old male who is gay and has a learning disorder b. Angela, a 9-year-old female who has a speech impediment and is advanced classes at school c. Elizabeth, a 16-year-old female who is African American d. Andrew, a 9-year-old male who comes from a low socioeconomic neighborhood and plays soccer at school

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What is the response to stress that is possibly more characteristic of females and is associated with the release of oxytocin?

a. ?fight-or-flight b. ?low-lick groom c. ?the SAM system d. ?tend and befriend

Psychology

Aversion therapy is based on which concept?

A. Negative reinforcement B. Punishment C. Shaping D. Classical conditioning

Psychology

Regarding correlations, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. It is impossible for two correlated variables to have a cause-and-effect relationship. b. We cannot conclude, solely on the basis of correlation, that a causal link exists. c. An experiment must be performed to establish a causal relationship. d. Often, two correlated measures are related as a result of the influence of a third variable.

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