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A researcher is interested in examining the development and effects of shyness. To do this, she identifies a group of 100 shy children at age 10, and then follows them for the next 10 years, checking in periodically to gather additional information. This design is best described as:


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Operant Conditioning

A method of education where the force of a behavior is adjusted using punishment or reinforcement.

Learning Process

The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or teaching.

Painful Emotions

Emotional states that cause distress or discomfort, often as a response to external or internal events.

Client-Therapist Relationship

The quality of the interaction and bond between a therapist and their client, which is crucial for effective therapy.

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