Dr. Matsuko's major research interest is the long-term effects of child-rearing practices on the psychological adjustment of offspring. It is most likely that Dr. Matsuko is a(n)________ psychologist.

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Dr. Matsuko's research interest in the long-term effects of child-rearing practices on psychological adjustment suggests a focus on development over time, which is a hallmark of developmental psychology. Choice A (cognitive psychology) focuses on mental processes rather than development, and Choice C (biological psychology) and Choice D (psychodynamic psychology) do not necessarily have a primary focus on child-rearing practices and their effects on offspring.

Dr Matsuko's Major Research Interest Is the Long-Term Effects of Child-Rearing