To disentangle cause and effect in the study of real-life personality development, it is necessary to engage in __________ research.
A) correlational
B) experimental
C) case study
D) longitudinal

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Longitudinal research involves observing individuals over a prolonged period and can help disentangle cause and effect in personality development. It allows researchers to study changes in personality over time, rather than just looking at a snapshot in time. Correlational research can help identify associations between variables, but it does not establish causal relationships. Experimental research involves manipulating variables to study cause and effect, but it may not be feasible or ethical to manipulate personality traits. Case studies are useful for understanding individual cases in depth, but they do not allow for generalization to a larger population.

To Disentangle Cause and Effect in the Study of Real-Life