Which of the Following Is a Main Disadvantage of the Cross-Sectional

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a main disadvantage of the cross-sectional design?

• A) Individuals of different ages are being compared to one another.
• B) It is seen as unethical.
• C) It takes a longer amount of time than a longitudinal study.
• D) Participants may drop out due to moving, loss of interest, or death.

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Definitions:

Maintenance Rehearsal

A cognitive process that involves repeatedly verbalizing or thinking about a piece of information to keep it in short-term memory.

Depth-of-processing Approach

A theory that suggests the depth at which information is thought about or processed affects how well it is remembered; deeper processing involves meaningful analysis and leads to better recall.

Interference Theory

The theory suggesting that the ability to remember information is affected by other learning, leading to memory interference and forgetting.

Stage Theory

A theory that development occurs in distinct phases or stages, each characterized by specific criteria.