Which of These Is NOT a Weakness of the Cross-Sectional

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a weakness of the cross-sectional research design?

• A)Cohort effects may confound the results.
• B)Age effects may be present.
• C)Development of individual children is not reported.
• D)It may be difficult to recruit enough children to fill the various age groups.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy, a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

RET

Rational Emotive Therapy, a form of psychotherapy emphasizing the role of rational thinking in emotional well-being.

Client-Centered Therapy

A form of psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes providing a supportive emotional environment where clients can lead their process of healing.