Professor Sanchez Is Interested in Studying Development of Motor Skills

question 24

Multiple Choice

Professor Sanchez is interested in studying development of motor skills. She collects data from 200 one-year-olds and follows and assesses them for a period of five years. What type of research design is Professor Sanchez using?

• A) cohort design
• B) longitudinal design
• C) behavior genetics design
• D) cross-sectional design

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Definitions:

Primate Order

A taxonomic category that includes humans, apes, monkeys, and other related animals characterized by large brains, forward-facing eyes, and opposable thumbs.

Glaciation

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Dense Tropical Forests

Refers to thickly wooded areas found in tropical regions with high biodiversity and significant rainfall.

Diurnal Mammalian Evolution

The evolutionary process affecting mammals that are active during the day (diurnal), leading to specific adaptations such as improved vision.