In a Cross-Sectional Study Related to Developmental Psychology

question 23

Multiple Choice

In a cross-sectional study related to developmental psychology:

• A)the same people are retested over a period of years.
• B)different age groups are tested at the same time.
• C)different characteristics of an individual are assessed simultaneously.
• D)the behavior of an individual is assessed by different researchers.

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Definitions:

Night Terrors

Intense episodes of fear that occur during sleep, often resulting in screaming, sweating, and confusion upon awakening.

N3 Sleep

The deepest stage of non-REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, characterized by delta brain waves and associated with the body's repair processes and memory consolidation.

REM Sleep

REM Sleep is a stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, increased brain activity, vivid dreams, and temporary muscle paralysis, playing a critical role in emotional regulation and memory.

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.