Dr. McLean has designed a study to test the cognitive skills of people in their 30s, 50s, and 70s, where data is collected over the course of a day through a series of tests. What type of research approach is Dr. McLean using?
A) longitudinal
B) cohort
C) latitudinal
D) cross-sectional

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Dr. McLean is using a cross-sectional research approach as she is testing people from different age groups (30s, 50s, and 70s) at the same time point, rather than following them over a period of time (longitudinal) or selecting individuals born in the same time period (cohort). "Latitudinal" is not a recognized research approach in psychology.

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