Avery Is Investigating Whether the Changes in Intelligence That Can

question 432

Multiple Choice

Avery is investigating whether the changes in intelligence that can happen as we age are attributable to childhood environmental conditions.He begins by testing the intelligence of a large sample of 8-year ol children,and then he thoroughly assesses each child's environmental conditions.He then plans on re-testing the intelligence of each participant every 2 years for the next 10 years.Avery is using a ___ research design.

• A) cross-sectional
• B) correlational
• C) sequential
• D) longitudinal

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Definitions:

Cognitive Matching

A process by which individuals pair new information with existing cognitive schemas to make sense of the world.

Behavioral Confirmation

A social psychological phenomenon where an individual's behavior aligns with the expectations of others, thus confirming those expectations.

Systematic Pattern

An arrangement or sequence of actions, behaviors, or occurrences that follow a predictable and organized structure.

Oppression

The unjust treatment or control of people by others, often through systemic inequalities and abuse of power.