Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Cross-Sectional Research

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of cross-sectional research methods?

• A) They do not allow us to characterise psychological disorders accurately
• B) They do not allow us to identify the causes or consequences of psychological disorders
• C) They do not allow us to demonstrate associations between different psychological constructs
• D) They do not enable us to quantify human behaviour or subjective experience

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Definitions:

Wrongdoing

An act or behavior that is illegal or immoral, often resulting in harm to another individual or society at large.

Statutory Damages

Predetermined sums of money that an individual can recover in a lawsuit, established by statute rather than calculated based on actual harm.

Punitive Damages

Monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff to punish the defendant for egregious wrongdoing and deter future similar acts.

Victim

A person who is harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.