Which of the Following Statements Is True About Cohort Effects

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about cohort effects?

• A) They cannot occur when specific experiences influence some children but not others in the same generation.
• B) They do not just operate broadly on an entire generation.
• C) They occur when participants move away or drop out of studies.
• D) They occur because of factors commonly associated with development.

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