Dona Is a Graduate Student Investigating the Development of Fine

question 123

Multiple Choice

Dona is a graduate student investigating the development of fine motor skills.She selects a group of children and assesses their fine motor skills every six months over a two-year period.In this example,Dona is using a _____ research method.

• A)cross-sectional
• B)transversal
• C)longitudinal
• D)single case experimental

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Definitions:

Electrophysiological Recording

A method used in neuroscience to monitor the electrical activity of the nervous system, including the brain, heart, and muscles.

Cortical Cells

Specialized cells in the brain's cortex involved in processing information, sensory perception, and motor commands.

Visual System

The portion of the central nervous system that allows organisms to process visual detail, encompassing the eye, optic nerves, and brain.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that respond to specific features of a stimulus, such as edges, lines, or movements.