The ______ Design Has Been Referred to as a "Snapshot

question 53

Multiple Choice

The ______ design has been referred to as a "snapshot" taken at one point in time.

• A)longitudinal
• B)microgenetic
• C)cross-sectional
• D)longitudinal-sequential

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Definitions:

Active Exploration

The process by which individuals, often children, actively engage with and investigate their environment to learn and acquire new knowledge.

Psychological Development

The process of emotional, cognitive, social, and personality growth that occurs throughout a human life span.

James Marcia

A psychologist known for his work on adolescent identity development, specifically for elaborating on Erikson's stages of psychosocial development with his theory of identity statuses.

Identity Diffusion

A state in Erikson's theory of identity development where an individual has not yet formed a stable sense of self or identity, often leading to confusion and uncertainty.