Repeatedly Assessing the Intelligence of the Same Group of People

question 60

Multiple Choice

Repeatedly assessing the intelligence of the same group of people at different times across their life span best illustrates a

• A) predictive study.
• B) cross-sectional study.
• C) cohort study.
• D) longitudinal study.

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Definitions:

Prevalence

The proportion of a population found to have a particular condition or characteristic at a specific time.

Depression

A common and serious mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness, often accompanied by physical symptoms.

Korsakoff's Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine, most often associated with alcohol abuse.

Anorexia Nervosa

A serious mental health disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to excessive weight loss and inadequate food intake.