A Disadvantage of the Cross-Sectional Method Is That

question 110

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of the cross-sectional method is that:

• A) subjects tend to drop out of the study
• B) it is difficult to track people over several years
• C) it prevents the study of people across their life spans
• D) it does not examine the development in each person over time

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Definitions:

Trauma

Deeply distressing or disturbing experiences that can have long-lasting psychological impacts.

Daytime Fears

Anxiety or fear experienced during the day, often related to specific events or generalized anxieties.

Night Terrors

A sleep disorder causing feelings of terror or dread, and is often accompanied by screams and intense physical activity during sleep.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A deep sleep stage characterized by low-frequency, high-amplitude brain waves, during which the body recovers and grows.