Joshua Wants to Compare Past and Present Trends in the Education

question 32

Multiple Choice

Joshua wants to compare past and present trends in the education of gifted children. This is an example of what type of research?

• A) historical
• B) longitudinal
• C) experimental
• D) correlational

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Definitions:

Incongruence

A state of being where there is a discrepancy between one's self-image and the reality of one’s experiences or behaviors, often leading to psychological distress.

Actual Experience

Real, lived events and interactions that an individual undergoes, as opposed to theoretical knowledge or speculative scenarios.

Abraham Maslow

A psychologist known for developing the hierarchy of needs, a theory that describes human motivation based on fulfilling a series of needs from basic to self-actualization.

Psychology Empirical

The approach in psychology that emphasizes the role of empirical evidence obtained through observation and experimentation in the study of mental processes and behavior.