In a Prospective Study of Development, Researchers Use Which Type

question 26

Multiple Choice

In a prospective study of development, researchers use which type of approach?

• A) Compare people at one time who did and did not experience a major life transition.
• B) Track participants before and after they experience a major life transition.
• C) Ask participants to recall what they were like when they were younger.
• D) Interview close friends and relatives of participants over several time points.

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Definitions:

Agoraphobia

A fear of being in situations in which help might not be available or escape might be difficult or embarrassing.

Obsession

A persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thought, urge, or image that causes significant anxiety or distress.

Compulsion

An uncontrollable urge to perform an act repeatedly, often a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and/or actions (compulsions).