Olga is interested in how people develop strategies for conflict resolution. She selects a group of preschoolers, and uses both interviews and naturalistic observation to explore their approaches to dealing with conflict. Every two years thereafter, Olga again interviews and observes this same group of youngsters, concluding her study when the children reach adolescence. Olga has been using a _____ research design.
A. behavioral observation
B. cross-sectional
C. longitudinal
D. sequential
Answer: C
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a. injuries c. childhood cancers, accidents, and suicide b. accidents, suicide, and heart disease d. lead poisoning, accident, and homicide
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A. approximately two-thirds of the girls had experienced academic sexism. B. most of the girls had experienced sexual harassment at least once. C. approximately 90 percent of the girls had experienced athletic sexism. D. None of these choices are correct.
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A. 20 B. 40 C. 60 D. 80