If I Want to Know Whether IQ Scores Tend to Remain

question 53

Multiple Choice

If I want to know whether IQ scores tend to remain constant in individuals over the adult years, which of the following research designs should I use to study the question?

• A) longitudinal
• B) sequential
• C) cross-sectional
• D) either a or b

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Definitions:

Autonomy Versus Shame And Doubt

A stage in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where toddlers strive for independence, faced with the challenge of overcoming doubts and feelings of shame.

Psychosocial Theory

A framework that explores how individual psychological development is influenced by social interactions and experiences across the lifespan.

Late Infancy

A developmental stage in human babies, typically considered to range from 6 to 12 months, characterized by significant growth and developmental milestones such as crawling and the beginnings of communicative gestures.

Industry Versus Inferiority

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where, typically at school age, children strive to achieve competence and self-esteem through task completion, risking feelings of inferiority if unsuccessful.