Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A research method that compares different groups of participants at the same point in time to examine age-related or group differences in behavior and mental processes.
AP course connection
Topic 3.1: 3.1 Themes and Methods in Developmental Psychology