Olivia Is Conducting a Longitudinal Study on Adolescence

question 151

Multiple Choice

Olivia is conducting a longitudinal study on adolescence. During the first wave she interviewed each participant about their familial relationships. She used the information she obtained to develop a measure of familial relationships that she administered during the second wave of the study. In the first wave, Olivia used _____, in the second wave she used _____.

• A) qualitative research; quantitative research
• B) quantitative research; qualitative research
• C) interview data; archival data
• D) archival data; interview data

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Definitions:

Inevitability of Death

The absolute certainty that all living beings will eventually die.

Integrity Versus Despair

A stage in Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development where older adults reflect on their life and either attain a sense of fulfillment or experience regret.

Security of Attachment

The extent to which an individual feels confident in the availability and responsiveness of their attachment figures, particularly in children's relationships with caregivers.

Observational Procedure

A methodological approach in research where behavior or phenomena are systematically watched and recorded without interference.