Research in Which the Same Group Is Tested and Retested

question 154

Multiple Choice

Research in which the same group is tested and retested over a period of years is a

• A) cross-sectional study.
• B) scatterplot.
• C) longitudinal study.
• D) regression toward the mean.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

A type of storage in the brain capable of holding information for an extended period, potentially for a lifetime.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system that is responsible for temporarily storing information for a brief period, typically seconds to minutes.

Decay

The process of losing information over time due to the non-use of a memory trace in the brain.

Interference

The act of impeding or obstructing something, often used in contexts such as memory interference, where one memory competes with or replaces another.