A Cross-Sectional Study Is One in Which

question 14

Multiple Choice

A cross-sectional study is one in which

• A) the same people are retested over a period of years.
• B) different age groups are tested at the same time.
• C) different characteristics of a given individual are assessed at the same time.
• D) the behavior of a group is assessed by different researchers.

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Definitions:

Antidepressants

A class of drugs designed to alleviate symptoms of depression by adjusting the chemical balance within the brain to improve mood.

Depression

A common but serious mood disorder that affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, leading to emotional and physical problems.

Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft

Brands of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) used in the treatment of depression and other mood disorders.

Drug Treatment

The use of medication to manage or cure a disease or condition, or to relieve its symptoms.