Longitudinal Epidemiological Studies That Begin with People Who Are Disease-Free

question 63

Multiple Choice

Longitudinal epidemiological studies that begin with people who are disease-free and who then are followed for a period of years are called:

• A) retrospective.
• B) prospective.
• C) correlational.
• D) cross-sectional.

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Definitions:

Task Difficulty

The level of challenge presented by a task, which can influence a person's performance and effort required to complete it.

Stimulus Motives

Drives or urges stemming from external sources that motivate behavior to satisfy a need or achieve a goal.

Bored

A state of feeling disinterested, restless, or unengaged due to a lack of stimulation or interest in the current activity or surroundings.

Habituated

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus or environment over time, leading to a decrease in responsiveness.