The Longitudinal Study and the Prospective Study Are Similar for Which

question 24

Multiple Choice

The longitudinal study and the prospective study are similar for which reason?

• A) Each moves forward in time.
• B) Each has an experimental focus.
• C) Each is able to establish causal relationships.
• D) Each selects different samples from the same population at various periods of time.

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Definitions:

Harry Bahrick

A psychologist known for his research on memory, including the durability and retrievability of long-term memories.

Forgetting Curve

A graphical representation of the decline of memory retention over time, illustrating how information is lost when there is no attempt to retain it.

Ebbinghaus

Refers to Hermann Ebbinghaus, a German psychologist famous for his research on memory and learning, particularly known for the forgetting curve and the spacing effect.

Memory Loss

A decrease in the ability to remember information, events, or how to perform tasks, which can be temporary or permanent.