"I Remember Being a Very Busy Child, Always Running and Jumping

question 142

Multiple Choice

"I remember being a very busy child, always running and jumping. As an adolescent, life became more serious, and I became quiet and reflective. In young adulthood, I regained my excitement and sense of challenge. Now, in middle age, I feel a bit more serene." This information is typical of information gathered during what type of research?

• A) an experiment
• B) a longitudinal study
• C) a correlational study
• D) a cross-sectional study

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Definitions:

Selectively Attending

The process by which individuals focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others, allowing them to navigate and process information in a complex environment effectively.

Pons

The larger swelling above the medulla that relays information from the cortex to the cerebellum, and that plays a part in sleep, dreaming, left–right body coordination, and arousal.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays a vital role in motor control, and it also contributes to coordination, precision, and accurate timing of movements.

Fine-Motor Movement

Involves the coordination of small muscles in movements—usually involving the synchronization of hands and fingers—with the eyes.