In a study of the behavioral 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 as it involves assessing the same group of children over a period of 10 years, observing how they develop and adjust over time. A cross-sectional study would involve assessing different groups of children at the same time, while a developmental study might focus on a narrower age range and a shorter time frame. A sequential study involves a combination of cross-sectional and longitudinal designs.

In a Study of the Behavioral Adjustment of a Group