Marissa Interviews Preschoolers to Find Out What They Want to Be

question 37

Multiple Choice

Marissa interviews preschoolers to find out what they want to be when they grow up.She compares the responses from the preschoolers to those she obtained from interviewing Grade 5 students,high-school students,and university students.Which method of studying developmental change is Marissa using?

• A) cross-sectional
• B) longitudinal
• C) microgenetic
• D) sequential

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Definitions:

Emotional Responses

The psychological reactions consisting of feelings and emotions that occur as a result of encountering a stimulus or situation.

Prolonged Hospitalization

Extended stay in a hospital beyond the expected period, often due to complicated health issues or recovery processes.

Terminal Illness

A disease or condition that is incurable or untreatable and is expected to result in the patient's death.

Family Relationships

The bonds and interactions between members of a family, including emotional, financial, and support systems.