Dr Bloom Wanted to Learn If Ice Cream Preferences Were

question 85

Multiple Choice

Dr. Bloom wanted to learn if ice cream preferences were different at different stages of development. For her study, she conducted a one-time assessment in which she asked a group of 5-year-olds, a group of 15-year-olds, and a group of 30-year-olds to identify their ice cream preferences. Dr. Bloom conducted a _____.

• A) case study
• B) cross-sectional study
• C) longitudinal study
• D) cross-sequential study

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Definitions:

Social Groups

Collections of individuals who interact with each other, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity.

Social Situation

The combination of social factors and cultural contexts that influence individuals' interactions and behaviors in a specific setting.

Micro-structures

The small-scale and often intricate social and organizational arrangements within societies, influencing how individuals interact and behave.

Macro-structures

Large-scale patterns and processes that characterize society as a whole.