Question

which of the following is an example of a prospective study? a. studying the genetic makeup of people living with alzheimers disease after their death. b. studying twins to find out if they both have aggressive tendencies when they do a frustrating task. c. studying gay men by asking them when they first remembered same - sex feelings. d. studying children of people living with schizophrenia to see if they develop the disorder in their adulthood.

Explanation:

A prospective study follows a group forward in time to observe outcomes. Option D tracks children at a younger age to see if they develop schizophrenia later, which is a forward-looking, prospective design. Options A, B, and C are either retrospective or cross-sectional, not prospective.

Answer:

D. Studying children of people living with schizophrenia to see if they develop the disorder in their adulthood.