Professor Grant is interested in studying the development of a sense of humor. She collects data from groups of 6-year-olds, 16-year-olds, 26-year-olds, and 36-year-olds. What type of research design is Professor Grant using?
A) cohort design
B) longitudinal design
C) behavior genetics design
D) cross-sectional design

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Professor Grant is using a cross-sectional design because she is collecting data from individuals at different ages at the same time, rather than following the same individuals over time (longitudinal design) or focusing on individuals who were born in the same year or time period (cohort design). The research design also does not involve studying genetic influences on behavior (behavior genetics design).

Professor Grant Is Interested in Studying the Development of a Sense