In Longitudinal Studies, It Is Sometimes Difficult to Tell Whether

question 76

Multiple Choice

In longitudinal studies, it is sometimes difficult to tell whether changes in behavior are due to development or simply to:

• A) experimental bias.
• B) cohort differences.
• C) experimental manipulation.
• D) variations in participants' mental health.

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