Longitudinal studies of changes in intelligence over the life span paint a more accurate
picture of reality than do cross-sectional studies because
a. longitudinal studies require more time to conduct and therefore, researchers can make a
more careful analysis of the important variables that influence development.
b. cross-sectional studies do not take into consideration cohort effects, such as the fact that
older people have had different educational and cultural experiences than younger people
have had.
c. cross-sectional studies tend to be conducted with biased samples.
d. in cross-sectional studies, older people can be intimidated by the presence of younger
people.
e. participants tend to be more accurate when they know they will be re-tested, thereby
increasing reliability.
b. cross-sectional studies do not take into consideration cohort effects, such as the
fact that older people have had different educational and cultural experiences than younger
people have had.
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A type of psychosurgery that involves disconnecting the frontal sections of the cortex from other areas of the brain is called a prefrontal __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
________ are typically used with infants and young children
a. PETs c. MFGs b. fMRIs d. ERPs
What is the total pattern of a group's customs, beliefs, art, and technology?
a. clan b. society c. culture d. beliefs