A researcher compares the language skills of children tested in four different age groups at the same time: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old, and 6 years old. Language skills are then compared based on the child's age. This study uses a __________ design.
A. correlational
B. longitudinal
C. cross-sectional
D. case study
Answer: C
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a. beyond Omar's scope of capability. b. within Omar's zone of proximal development. c. an innate process that simply needs nurturing to unfold. d. too difficult for a child his age and should not be attempted.
After Eduardo takes a personality assessment based on the five-factor personality model, the results indicate he is a gregarious and outgoing person who gains energy from being with other people. In other words, Eduardo has scored high on the dimension of ____
a. ?emotionality-stability b. ?agreeableness c. ?growth orientation d. ?extraversion
When she makes a high grade on a test, Cynthia says, "I studied hard and did really well on that test!" When she scores low, she says, "That test was unreasonable and the professor just can't teach!" Her reactions are an example of:
A) an internal locus of control. B) a reaction formation. C) implicit egotism. D) the self-serving bias.
Most antipsychotic drugs work by _____.
A. increasing the release of acetylcholine B. decreasing the reuptake of serotonin C. increasing the synthesis of norepinephrine D. blocking dopamine receptors