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A Researcher Is Testing IQ in the Same Group of Children

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A researcher is testing IQ in the same group of children at age 2, 6, 10, and 16 years of age. What type of study is he conducting?


Definitions:

Illusion of Invulnerability

A cognitive bias that leads individuals or groups to underestimate risks, believing themselves immune to negative outcomes.

Self-Censorship

Self-censorship occurs when individuals withhold their opinions, expressions, or information out of fear of social or official reprisal, judgment, or rejection.

Direct Pressure

A form of social influence where explicit demands or requests are made to coerce someone into complying.

Sucker Effect

A phenomenon where individuals are less likely to contribute to a collective effort because they perceive that others are not doing their fair share, leading to a decrease in overall group contribution.

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