Sol is investigating the effects of divorce on children's self-esteem. His initial sample consists of a group of 10 five-year-olds, which he plans to follow over a period of at least 15 years. When this group of children reaches age 15, Sol adds a second group of five-year-olds to his study, and plans to follow them for another 15 years. Sol's overall plan is best classified as a _____ research
design.
a. correlational
b. cross-sectional
c. longitudinal
d. sequential
d
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a) Enculturation b) Adaptation c) Emancipation d) Extrication
Why is the study of mice injected with morphine useful to humans?
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A. engaging in cardiovascular exercise B. avoiding weight-bearing exercise C. taking vitamin C supplements D. consuming a diet rich in calcium
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a. cognitive c. psychodynamic b. behavioral d. biological