Which research design is the best choice for studying change in a small number of participants over a short period of time?
a. cohort-specific
b. cross-sectional
c. microgenetic
d. multifactorial
C
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In which way do procedural memories most consistently differ from declarative memories? a. People can state their procedural memories in words. b. Procedural memories develop later in life
c. Procedural memories develop gradually. d. Procedural memories do not depend on brain activity.
The ______ contributes to muscle coordination, muscle tone, balance, and some types of learning.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
An association has been found between postpartum depression and infant characteristics. What is a major difficulty involved in interpreting this relationship?
a. There has been no genotype discovered that is directly linked with postpartum depression. b. It cannot be determined if the postpartum depression caused poor infant characteristics or if the poor infant characteristics caused postpartum depression. c. There has been no genotype discovered that is directly linked with poor infant characteristics. d. The mother's and infant's genotype are too closely related to interpret the relationship.
Psychodynamic theorists point to which of the following as being involved with the
development of gender identity disorder? a. extremely close father-daughter relationships b. absent fathers (with sons) or demanding, controlling mothers (with daughters) c. gay male fathers (with sons) or lesbian mothers (with daughters) d. empty relationships with one's parents