Which study title is most indicative of a cross-sectional design?
A) Effect of prenatal parenting classes on maternal-infant bonding in the early postpartum period
B) Change in self-esteem over time among women participating in a weight-loss support group
C) Relationship between self-esteem and successful breast feeding at 1 month and 6 months after birth
D) Women's appraisal of the diagnosis of breast cancer within the first 48 hours after initial cancer diagnosis

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Correct D: The study's design suggests data collection at one point in time.
Incorrect A: Parenting classes over the early postpartum period would not permit a cross-sectional design.
Incorrect B: Cross-sectional design would not be used to analyze change in self-esteem over time.
Incorrect C: Data collection at two separate points is not a cross-sectional design.

Which Study Title Is Most Indicative of a Cross-Sectional Design