It Has Been Reported That Average Scores on National Exams

question 93

Multiple Choice

It has been reported that average scores on national exams, such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) , have declined in recent years. Researchers interested in exploring this intensively interview students who have just taken the exam, those who will take it next year, and those who took it five years ago. This method is ________.

• A) longitudinal
• B) experimental
• C) biographical
• D) cross-sectional

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Definitions:

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis

A major part of the neuroendocrine system that controls reactions to stress and regulates body processes, including digestion, the immune system, mood and emotions, sexuality, and energy storage and expenditure.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model outlining the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of the stages alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Digestion

The process by which food is broken down in the gut into substances that can be absorbed and assimilated into the body.

Immune-System Responses

The reactions of the immune system to foreign substances, infections, or injuries to protect the body.