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During our reading, I found various subjects interesting while learning about developmental psychology;  however, one subject I found intriguing is the three research methods; cross-sectional, longitude and cross-sequential. I learned more about them during our first quiz, while relating it to the examples throughout it. Cross sectional is defined as groups of people of one age compared with a similar group of people of another age, whereas longitude research is defined as collecting data repeatedly on the same individuals as they age. Cross-sequential is a mixture of both by studying several groups of people at different ages that follow them over the years. I find the three of these very interesting because they can really define the developmental process. This correlates with my own personal career path because being able to understand the developmental stages of individuals at different stages of their lives. This will help me relate to them on more of a personal level, solely by expanding my knowledge, along with the process of their aid. So far, I am thoroughly enjoying what I am learning in class. I am benefiting very much so from chapter one and I can’t wait to expand my knowledge more throughout the other chapters.