What is a major disadvantage of cross-sectional research?

A) Age-related changes cannot be examined.
B) Participants often drop out before the study is over.
C) Factors affecting individual development cannot be explored.
D) Practice effects often cause biased findings.


Answer: C

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a. ?bipolar disorder b. ?schizophrenia c. ?depression d. ?obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Monique wants to help her 3-year-old child develop healthy eating habits. Advise her on what to expect in her child's eating behavior and how her mealtime routines can affect that behavior. What actions could Monique take to create peaceful mealtimes?

What will be an ideal response?

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Some evidence has shown that recidivism rates between persons found not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) and "regular felons" A. are significantly different, with NGRI persons having higher rates of recidivism

B. are significantly different, with "regular felons" having higher rates of recidivism. C. are not significantly different. D. none of the above.

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Piaget believed that learning involves ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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