Dr Ahmandi Is a Developmental Psychologist Who Studies Memory Development

question 32

Multiple Choice

Dr. Ahmandi is a developmental psychologist who studies memory development. In one of her research projects she tested memory in a group of five-year-old children. Then she gave the same test to a group of nine-year-olds and compared the results of the two groups to see how memory changes over this time span. This is a type of __________

• A) longitudinal study.
• B) cross-sectional study.
• C) case study.
• D) experimental study.

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Definitions:

Radial Glial Cells

Specialized cells in the brain and spinal cord that serve as scaffolds for migrating neurons during development.

Oligodendrocytes

Specialized glial cells in the central nervous system that myelinate axons, providing insulation and increasing the speed of electrical impulses.

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord, crucial for neuron function and repair.

Epithelial Cells

Cells that line the surfaces of the body, such as the skin, blood vessels, urinary tract, and organs.