Most of the Evidence for an Age-Related Decline in Intelligence

question 13

Multiple Choice

Most of the evidence for an age-related decline in intelligence came from

• A) cross-sectional research.
• B) longitudinal research.
• C) standardized research.
• D) random sampling.

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Definitions:

Gordon Allport

An American psychologist, one of the founding figures of personality psychology known for his trait theory of personality.

Sigmund Freud

The founding father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Trait Approach

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the identification and measurement of specific personality characteristics or traits.

Social-cognitive

A theory of psychology that emphasizes the role of observational learning, embodiment of social experiences, and cognitive processes in understanding and changing behavior.