Which of the Following Studies Is an Example of a Longitudinal

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following studies is an example of a longitudinal design?

• A)Dr. Finn's study in which he measured job commitment in a group of Japanese factory workers and in a group of Mexican factory workers
• B)Dr. Stabler's study in which he measured people's frequency of playing video games in ninth grade and their aggressive behaviors in 12th grade
• C)Dr. Benson's study in which she measured people's spatial manipulation ability in August and measured their ability again in May after they had taken two semesters of art classes
• D)Dr. Tutola's study in which he measured the daily stress of a group of married men and the daily happiness of their spouses

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Definitions:

Appendicular

Pertaining to the limbs or extremities of the body, including the bones of the arms, legs, and the girdles (shoulder and pelvic) that attach them to the axial skeleton.

Intervertebral Disk

A layer of cartilage located between adjacent vertebrae in the spine, serving as a shock absorber and allowing for mobility of the spine.

Thoracic Region

The part of the body located between the neck and the abdomen, encasing the heart and lungs within the rib cage.

Vertebra

One of the individual bones that make up the vertebral column (spine) in vertebrates.