One of the Advantages of a Longitudinal Research Design Is

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Multiple Choice

One of the advantages of a longitudinal research design is that they minimize _____ effects, which are unique influences on certain groups because of their common age.

• A) validity
• B) reliability
• C) cohort
• D) bias

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

Perceptual experiences without a real external stimulus, often manifesting as hearing, seeing, or feeling something that isn't there, commonly associated with psychiatric conditions or drug use.

Psychiatric History

A record of an individual's past mental health conditions, treatments received, and outcomes, important for understanding current mental health needs.

Older Adult

An individual in a later stage of life, generally considered to be those aged 65 years and older, often facing unique health and social challenges.

SUD

A term that stands for Substance Use Disorder, a condition that affects an individual's brain and behavior, leading to the inability to control use of substances such as legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, and medications.