To examine whether participants' popularity was stable or changed across the years, Dr. Cotter followed a group of children from ages 5 to 18 years. This is an example of a __________ design
A) sequential
B) microgenetic
C) cross-sectional
D) longitudinal
Answer: D
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a. ?mate retention b. ?parenting c. ?affiliation d. ?status
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a. remitting c. acute b. progressive d. primary aging
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