Which of the Following Studies Would Be Impossible to Answer

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following studies would be impossible to answer by a cross-sectional study?​

• A)How many 6-year-olds and 12-year-olds have friends of the opposite sex?​
• B)​How do 6-year-olds and 12-year-olds react when a friend becomes abusive?
• C)​Do 12-year-olds generally have more friends, or fewer, than 6-year-olds?
• D)​Do children with many friends at age 6 also have many friends at age 12?

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Definitions:

Type A Personality

A temperament characterized by high levels of competitiveness, impatience, and a strong sense of urgency.

Type B

Describes a personality type that is generally laid back, less stress-prone, and more adaptable to change compared to Type A personality.

Type C

A personality style suggested to be correlated with increased susceptibility to illness, characterized by passivity and difficulty in expressing emotions.

Problem-focused Coping

Refers to strategies aimed directly at tackling the cause of stress, through actions that address the problem causing the distress.