A Researcher Decides to Investigate Whether There Are Any Changes

question 4

Multiple Choice

A researcher decides to investigate whether there are any changes in people's IQ scores from early adulthood through late adulthood.The researcher (and others) begins with a sample of 21-year-olds and plans to follow this group until they are 80 years old.The type of research design she is planning to employ is called

• A) cross-sectional.
• B) longitudinal.
• C) time-lag.
• D) sequential.

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Definitions:

Oral Reprimands

Verbal corrections or scoldings given by a superior to an employee or subordinate as a form of disciplinary action.

Vague

Lacking in clearness or definiteness; difficult to understand or ascertain.

Behavior

The behavior or responses of a person or system triggered by external or internal prompts.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy where a behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, leading to rapid learning.