A researcher wants to know if experiencing a parental divorce

during childhood is related to sexual attitudes during adolescence. The best way to answer this sort of question would be to carry out a(n) _____ study.
A) longitudinal
B) cross-sectional
C) observational
D) experimental


Answer: A

Psychology

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Managers who assume that workers must be coerced or goaded into being productive are using Theory __________ leadership techniques

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Arlene believes that she has lots of social support in her life because she has a large family and lots of friends. Arlene's views are consistent with the ____ model of social support

a. intimacy b. social contact c. adaptation level d. self-focused

Psychology

On the surface, Chuck is a charming, intelligent, and good looking individual. Yet he constantly lies, has no sense of responsibility, is reckless, feels no guilt when his actions harm others, and never learns from his mistakes. If Chuck's behavior is considered abnormal, he would most likely be diagnosed as having a(n):

a. antisocial personality c. dissociative disorder b. borderline personality d. schizoid disorder

Psychology

In early childhood, the process that provides "back-up insurance" for the plasticity of the brain is called

A) synaptic pruning. B) synaptogenesis. C) myelination. D) neuro-linguistic programming.

Psychology