When Researchers Want to Distinguish Age Differences from Cohort Differences

question 34

Multiple Choice

When researchers want to distinguish age differences from cohort differences, they use

• A)longitudinal designs.
• B)cross-sectional designs.
• C)cross-sequential cohort designs.
• D)cross-lagged panel designs.

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Definitions:

Unique Phases

Distinct periods within a process or lifecycle that are characterized by specific features or events.

Middle Adulthood

A phase in the human lifespan, typically from about 40 to 65 years of age, characterized by stability, maturity, and increased responsibility.

Family

A social unit consisting of parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not.

Friends

Individuals who share a mutual connection of affection with someone, usually excluding romantic or familial ties.