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Cross-sequential study refers to a study that follows a group of different-aged children for 2 or 3 years; can reliably identify antecedents and stability of behavior patterns during the course of the study.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Crossover refers to the transmission of stress between individuals. Crossover occurs when stress or strain experienced by an individual affects the stress or strain of another individual.

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Crossover interaction refers to the reversal of the effect of one independent variable on a dependent variable at a certain level of a second independent variable.

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