The Sequential-Cohort Design Combines the Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional Designs By

question 29

Multiple Choice

The sequential-cohort design combines the longitudinal and cross-sectional designs by:

• A) testing several age groups at several different times
• B) testing a single individual in a number of situations
• C) matching people of different ages or cohorts on a number of relevant factors
• D) testing a different cohort each year of the sequence

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Definitions:

Binge-Eating Disorder

A serious eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food (often very quickly and to the point of discomfort); a feeling of a loss of control during the binge; experiencing shame, distress, or guilt afterward; and not regularly using unhealthy compensatory measures (e.g., purging) to counter the binge eating.

Depression

Depression is a common and serious mood disorder that affects a person's feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, potentially leading to various emotional and physical problems.

Primary Sex Characteristics

The parts of the body that are directly involved in reproduction, including the vagina, uterus, ovaries, testicles, and penis.

Pubic Hair

The hair that grows in the genital area during and after puberty as part of human development.