Professor Ming Studies the Effects of Trauma on Mental Health

question 3

Multiple Choice

Professor Ming studies the effects of trauma on mental health across the lifespan. She plans to conduct a study that includes participants from the following age ranges: 6-12, 13-19, 20-40, and 50-70. All of her participants will be from an area that experienced a natural disaster, such as a deadly hurricane or earthquake. Professor Ming will then look at symptoms of depression and anxiety in each of the age groups to draw conclusions about age-related differences in the processing of traumatic events. Which research design is best suited for this study?

• A) Experimental
• B) Cross-sectional
• C) Longitudinal
• D) Sequential

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Definitions:

University Administration

The management and organization of a university's operations, including academic and administrative functions, by its staff and faculties.

Family Stressors

Family stressors refer to pressures or challenges that arise within the family unit, impacting its members' emotional well-being and relationships.

Work-Family Conflict

refers to the tension arising from incompatible demands between work and family roles, impacting the individual’s ability to fulfill responsibilities in both areas.

Time Spent

Refers to the duration or period during which an individual engages in a specific activity or task.