Your Text Describes a Study of Optimism and Health (Peterson

question 103

Multiple Choice

Your text describes a study of optimism and health (Peterson et al., 1998) in which participants were first interviewed in the late 1930s and then assessed periodically over the next 50 years. Your knowledge of developmental psychology allows you to identify this as a _______ study.

• A)naturalistic
• B)longitudinal
• C)predictive
• D)sequential

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Definitions:

Clock Speed

The steady and constant pace at which a computer goes through machine cycles, measured in hertz (Hz).

Motherboard

A special circuit board in the system unit that contains the central processing unit, the memory (RAM) chips, and the slots available for expansion cards; all of the other boards (video cards, sound cards, and so on) connect to it to receive power and to communicate.

Processor Market

Refers to the industry and commerce surrounding the development, manufacture, and distribution of central processing units (CPUs) and related technologies.

Overclocking

Running the central processing unit at a speed faster than the manufacturer recommends.