If You Were Doing a Study on the Development of Cognitive

question 489

Multiple Choice

If you were doing a study on the development of cognitive abilities, which of the following designs poses the LEAST problems for interpretation?

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

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Definitions:

Ventral Nerve Cord

A major nerve running along the belly side of arthropods and some other invertebrates, involved in transmitting sensory and motor information.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain, running down the back, and acts as the main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system.

Meninges

Layers of connective tissue that enclose the brain and spinal cord.

Cerebrospinal Sheaths

Protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord, consisting of the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater, collectively known as the meninges.