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Cross-Sectional Study refers to a a study in which separate groups of subjects at different ages are compared.
Cross-sequential design refers to an experiment that combines the cross-sectional and longitudinal procedures.
Cross-tolerance refers to tolerance of a drug because of exposure to a different drug; tolerance to a drug or drugs never taken that results from protracted tolerance to another drug or drugs.
Cross-training is a term used in industrial and organizational psychology which means teaching employees how to perform tasks traditionally performed by other employees.
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In the context of psychology, CrossFit is not just a high-intensity fitness program combining elements from various sports and types of exercise; it also encompasses a significant social and psychological component. This aspect refers to the mental and emotional experiences, motivations, and community dynamics that participants in CrossFit encounter and navigate.
Crossfostering study refers to a method of comparing genetic versus environmental contributions to a disorder by tracking the incidence of disorders in children who are adopted by parents with psychological disorders but whose biological parents are psychologically healthy.
Crossing-over refers to a process in which genetic material is exchanged between pairs of chromosomes during meiosis ; exchange of parts between two (2) chromosomes during replication.