Suppose You Wished to Conduct a Cross-Sequential Study on Children's

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Multiple Choice

Suppose you wished to conduct a cross-sequential study on children's gender roles across a period of six years. Which method would you use?

• A) Follow one group of children, assessing their gender roles across six years.
• B) Conduct detailed interviews of one child across six years.
• C) Obtain a sample of 3-year-olds and of 6-year-olds and assess them for three years.
• D) Visit a daycare center and observe which toys children choose to play with at different ages.

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Definitions:

Pancreas

A glandular organ in the digestive system that produces enzymes to digest food and hormones such as insulin to regulate blood sugar.

Adrenal Cortex

A layer of the adrenal gland responsible for producing steroid hormones, including cortisol and aldosterone.

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal gland that secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline, hormones that help the body respond to stress.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism and growth.