A researcher studied changes in aggressive behaviors in children by interviewing groups of 8-, 10-, 12-, and 14-year-olds every other year for four years. This is an example of:
A) cross-sectional study.
B) cross-sequential study.
C) longitudinal study.
D) microgenetic study.

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This is an example of a cross-sequential study because it combines elements of both cross-sectional and longitudinal designs. The researcher is examining different age groups (like in cross-sectional research) over time (like in longitudinal research), allowing for the observation of changes in aggressive behaviors across different cohorts as they age.

A Researcher Studied Changes in Aggressive Behaviors in Children by Interviewing