External Validity Is an Issue in Which Research Design, Due

question 16

Multiple Choice

External validity is an issue in which research design, due to repeatedly testing the same children?

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

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Definitions:

Developmental Lag

A delay in reaching specific developmental milestones compared to the average timeline for those milestones.

Neurologic Disorder

A disorder affecting the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, leading to a range of symptoms.

Cerebral Palsy

A group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood, affecting muscle tone, posture, and movement.

Fear Strangers

An anxiety or fear reaction seen mostly in infants and young children when exposed to unfamiliar people.