Mark Is a Graduate Student Who Is Studying Identity Formation

question 230

Multiple Choice

Mark is a graduate student who is studying identity formation. He interviews a group of 5-year-olds, a group of 10-year-olds, and a group of 15-year-olds, and asks them what they plan to be when they finish school. In this example, Mark is using a _____ research design.

• A)longitudinal
• B)cross-sequential
• C)factorial
• D)cross-sectional

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for the control of bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Mnemonic Devices

Techniques a person can use to help them improve their ability to remember something, typically by associating complex information with memorizable aids or patterns.

Episodic Memories

Memories of specific events or experiences, including the context and emotions associated with them.

Memory Consolidation

The process by which short-term memories are transformed into long-term, stable memories in the brain.