Professor Lee Is Interested in the Cognitive Development of Children

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Multiple Choice

Professor Lee is interested in the cognitive development of children. So she looks at the problem solving strategies in a group of six-year olds and a group of ten-year olds. Then tests some of the children in each group over the two years. Professor Lee's research uses a

• A)sequential design
• B)cross-sectional design
• C)longitudinal design
• D)random design
• E)stage design

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Definitions:

Latchkey Kid

A child who returns from school to an empty home because their parent or guardians are away at work, often responsible for their own care for some period.

Single-Parents

Individuals who are raising children on their own without the support of a partner or spouse.

Dual-Employed

Pertaining to households or partnerships where both members are engaged in paid employment.

Authoritarian Parenting

A strict parenting style characterized by high demands and low responsiveness, where obedience from the child is expected without much open dialogue or nurturing.