A researcher wants to find out whether children who are lonely at age 5 will be lonely as adults. Which type of research design would be most appropriate for investigating this topic?

a. microgenetic
b. naturalistic observation
c. cross-sectional
d. longitudinal

Ans: d. longitudinal

Psychology

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a. an intense intolerance of homosexuality called homophobia. b. misinterpreting a compliment or friendly remark as a sexual invitation. c. a feeling that sex is the only way they can feel intimately connected to someone. d. all of these.

Psychology

Artificial human growth hormones have been administered to promote growth in children for the last 20 years. What factor is inhibiting more widespread use of these drugs?

a) There is no way to stop the child’s growth. b) Height is not considered an advantage in the United States. c) There are potentially dangerous side effects. d) The only thing preventing more usage is availability of the drug.

Psychology