The type of research design that compares various participants at a single point in time to examine age-related differences and changes is called a _______.
A) cross-sequential design
B) longitudinal design
C) behavior genetics design
D) cross-sectional design

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A cross-sectional design compares different individuals of different ages at one specific point in time, allowing researchers to study age-related differences and changes. This type of design is distinct from a longitudinal design, which follows a single group of participants over an extended period of time, and a cross-sequential design, which combines elements of cross-sectional and longitudinal designs to study within-person and between-person age-related changes. A behavior genetics design focuses on the influence of genetic and environmental factors on behavior.

The Type of Research Design That Compares Various Participants at a Single