In a study of the behavioural adjustment of a group of children placed in foster care, the children were assessed once a year over a period of 10 years.This is an example of a ______ study.

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This is a longitudinal study because the children are being followed and assessed over a period of 10 years. A cross-sectional study would involve assessing children at different stages of development at one point in time, while a developmental study would focus on the typical patterns of development over time rather than the effects of a specific intervention like foster care. A sequential study would involve a combination of cross-sectional and longitudinal designs.

In a Study of the Behavioural Adjustment of a Group