One of the Major Limitations of Longitudinal Studies Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

One of the major limitations of longitudinal studies is

• A) they provide the weakest design for studying age related changes
• B) attrition
• C) they cannot be used to examine when and how particular events happen
• D) there are none in Canada
• E) they only capture one point in time

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains reinforcing qualities through being linked with a primary reinforcer.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulant that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Positive Reinforcement

Positive Reinforcement is a behavioral principle where the introduction of a pleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcer

An incentive that, when given following an action, enhances the probability of the action occurring again.