Dr Zikalala Is Very Interested in How Individual Participants' Behaviours

question 97

Multiple Choice

Dr Zikalala is very interested in how individual participants' behaviours change over time. If she wants to study this, she'll have to do a(n) ____study.

• A)naturalistic observation
• B)cross-sectional
• C)experimental
• D)longitudinal

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Definitions:

Symbolic Play

A form of play in which children use objects, actions, or ideas to represent other objects, actions, or ideas, as a way of practicing and learning about their world.

Constructive Play

A type of play that involves creating or constructing something, typically allowing children to develop cognitive skills, problem-solving abilities, and hand-eye coordination.

Formal Games

Structured forms of play with predefined rules, often used in developmental psychology to study or enhance cognitive and social skills.

Play Styles

Different ways in which children engage in play, reflecting their personalities, preferences, and developmental stages.