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longitudinal stability

the degree to which an individual’s possession or expression of a psychological characteristic is consistent over a period, as compared with other people.

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May 7th 2024

developmental measure

developmental measure

any assessment used to measure an age-associated dimension, such as motor development in young children. The Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development is an example of a developmental measure.