A Longitudinal Design

question 281

Multiple Choice

A longitudinal design:

• A)is more cost-effective than a cross-sectional design
• B)confounds other variables with age
• C)is more quickly performed than a cross-sectional design
• D)can examine change in the individual

---

Definitions:

Insomnia Result

The outcome or consequence of insomnia, which may include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and mood disturbances.

Factitious Disorder

A psychological disorder in which a person acts as if they have an illness by deliberately producing, feigning, or exaggerating symptoms, motivated by a desire for attention or sympathy.

Multiple Hospitalizations

The act of being admitted to the hospital for treatment on several occasions.

Medical Procedures

Refers to the techniques and actions performed by healthcare professionals to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease.