Who Is Using a Longitudinal Research Design

question 28

Multiple Choice

Who is using a longitudinal research design?

• A)George, who is assessing eating habits of 40-year-olds in three different countries
• B)Jane, who is assessing the eating habits in a group of 40-year-olds, and who will follow and assess this same group when they get to ages 60 and 80
• C)Elroy, who is simultaneously testing the eating habits of 40-, 60-, and 80-year-olds
• D)Judy, who is assessing the eating habits of 40-year-olds in the year 2003, and plans to assess 60-year-olds' eating habits in 2008 and 80-year-olds' habits in 2013

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Definitions:

Solomon Asch

A psychologist known for his research on conformity, demonstrating how group pressure can influence individual judgments.

Majority Opinion

The viewpoint or decision held or made by the greater number of participants in a given group.

Group Pressure

The social influence that groups exert on their members, often encouraging conformity to group norms and values.

Asch

Refers to Solomon Asch, known for his research on conformity and social pressure.