Which Statement About Longitudinal Design Is TRUE

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which statement about longitudinal design is TRUE?

• A) Loss of participants can threaten external validity.
• B) Longitudinal design is particularly useful for examining age-related changes in typical performance.
• C) Longitudinal design is the least time-consuming of the designs for examining development.
• D) Research questions regarding stability or change over time are not well-suited for longitudinal design.

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Definitions:

Mamie Clark

An African American psychologist who, along with her husband Kenneth Clark, conducted groundbreaking research on racial identity and its impact on child development.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning that emphasizes observable behaviors over internal processes and posits that behavior is shaped by environment and experiences.

Unconscious Mind

A part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind, influencing feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

Behavior

Behavior refers to the actions or reactions of an organism, usually in relation to its environment, which can be observed and measured externally.