In a study of the behavioral adjustment of a group of children placed in foster care, the children were assessed once a year over a period of 10 years. This is an example of a __________ study

a) cross-sectional
b) developmental
c) longitudinal
d) sequential


Answer: c

Psychology

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A. schizophrenia. B. dissociative identity disorder. C. bipolar disorder. D. borderline personality disorder.

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Research suggests phobias may respond best to __________ methods of psychotherapy.

A. psychodynamic B. behavioral C. cognitive D. humanistic

Psychology

______ provide more specific information and function best in bright light, while _____ provide less specific information and function best in dim light.

a. Cones; rods b. Rods; cones c. Bipolar cells; ganglion cells d. Ganglion cells; bipolar cells

Psychology

In the United States, young adults between ________ have the highest rates of alcohol consumption and make up the largest proportion of problem drinkers of any age group.

A. 15 and 20 B. 18 and 24 C. 22 and 30 D. 30 and 35

Psychology