A Researcher Is Interested in How Self-Esteem Varies Across the Lifespan

question 36

Multiple Choice

A researcher is interested in how self-esteem varies across the lifespan and decides to conduct a survey comparing people of different ages to address this issue. He recruits participants to be in one of four different age groups: 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, and 50 to 59. He has them complete a self-esteem survey, and then analyzes the data to see whether any patterns emerge. This study would be considered an example of a

• A)longitudinal design
• B)double-blind design
• C)cross-sectional design
• D)sequential design

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Definitions:

Microtubule Organizing Center

A cellular structure that regulates the nucleation and spatial distribution of microtubules.

Centrosome

An organelle that serves as the main microtubule organizing center in animal cells and plays a crucial role in the spatial distribution of cells.

Membranous Sacs

Enclosed structures within cells, bounded by lipid bilayers, that carry out various functions such as storage and transport.

Granular Body

Cytoplasmic structures composed of granules, found in various types of cells, often associated with the storage and secretion of substances.