A Problem with a Longitudinal Design Is That the Results

question 6

Multiple Choice

A problem with a longitudinal design is that the results may be distorted by ____.

• A) cohort effects
• B) participant attrition
• C) differential history effects
• D) assignment bias

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Definitions:

Depressed Patients

Individuals diagnosed with depression, a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, apathy, and loss of interest.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the brain and body that plays a key role in muscle movement and cognitive functions.

Motor Neurons

Motor neurons are nerve cells responsible for transmitting impulses from the spinal cord and brain to muscles and glands, enabling movement and actions.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses for the brain.