You Have Just Completed an Extensive Study Investigating the Differences

question 35

Multiple Choice

You have just completed an extensive study investigating the differences in play behaviors during childhood. However, as you now review your data, you find that you are not able to consider possible past influences or determinants of age-related changes nor do you have information on developmental patterns of individual children. Which design did you use?

• A) Naturalistic design
• B) Cross-sequential design
• C) Cross-sectional design
• D) Longitudinal design

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Organizational Structure

The system of tasks, workflows, reporting relationships, and communication channels that link together the work of diverse individuals and groups.

Understanding

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Locus Of Control

A psychological concept that refers to individuals' beliefs about the extent to which they have control over the events in their lives.

External Environment

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