Professor Rashad Is Interested in Studying Cognitive Development

question 224

Multiple Choice

Professor Rashad is interested in studying cognitive development.He collects and compares data from a group of 6-year-olds and a group of 10-year-olds.Five years later,he compares these two groups to each other again as well as to their own performance in the study five years ago.What type of research design is Professor Grant using?

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

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Definitions:

Moral Development

The process through which individuals acquire and understand values, ethics, and principles that guide their behavior towards what is considered right or wrong.

Preconventional

A stage in moral development characterized by an individual's obedience to rules based on external consequences rather than internalized values or principles.

Self-Control

Self-control is the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses, aiming for long-term goals.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to understand, use, and manage one's own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges, and defuse conflict.