Longitudinal Research Can Identify Common Patterns as Well as Individual

question 102

Multiple Choice

Longitudinal research can identify common patterns as well as individual differences in development because the investigator

• A) studies groups of participants differing in age at the same point in time.
• B) randomly assigns participants to treatment conditions.
• C) tracks the performance of each person over time.
• D) conducts quasi-experiments, comparing conditions that already exist.

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Definitions:

Middle Childhood

A developmental stage that covers the period from around 6 to 12 years of age, characterized by significant cognitive, emotional, and social development.

Shared Activities

Activities that are done together with others, fostering social interactions and cooperation.

Nonshared Environmental Factors

Components of the environment that differ between siblings, contributing to their behavioral and developmental differences.

Shared Environmental Factors

Elements within an environment that individuals are exposed to similarly, influencing their development or behavior collectively.