One Strength of Longitudinal Studies Is That Investigators Can

question 107

Multiple Choice

One strength of longitudinal studies is that investigators can

• A) collect a large amount of data in a short time span.
• B) explore similarities among different aged participants at the same time.
• C) ensure that participants adequately represent the population of interest.
• D) examine relationships between early and later events and behaviors.

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Definitions:

Secondary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions that an infant finds enjoyable and repeats for the sake of experiencing pleasure, typically observed from 4 to 8 months of age.

Object Permanence

Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, a critical developmental milestone in infants.

Problem Solving

A mental process that involves discovering, analyzing, and solving problems to reach a goal or answer.

Ache

A continuous or persistent dull pain in a part of the body.