A study investigating change in gender role development over time included interviews with groups of 4-year-old, 8-year-old and 10-year-old children. This is an example of:
A) a longitudinal study.
B) a cross-sectional study.
C) a cross-sequential study.
D) a microgenetic study.

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This is an example of a cross-sectional study because it involves comparing different groups of individuals of different ages at one point in time to see how certain characteristics change or differ across age groups.

A Study Investigating Change in Gender Role Development Over Time