What Type of Research Design Synthesizes Information Across Studies to Arrive

question 83

Multiple Choice

What type of research design synthesizes information across studies to arrive at general conclusions?

• A)longitudinal
• B)cross-sectional
• C)meta-analysis
• D)reversal design

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Definitions:

Achievement Attribution

The process of ascribing success or failure to personal or external factors.

Mastery Orientation

A focus on learning, understanding, and mastering the material or task at hand, rather than merely performing well.

Helpless Orientation

A psychological state characterized by a perceived lack of control over outcomes, leading to passive behavior.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which an individual learns to believe that they are powerless to change their situation or outcomes, often following repeated failures or uncontrollable negative events.