Weaknesses of Longitudinal Studies Include All of the Following EXCEPT

question 125

Multiple Choice

Weaknesses of longitudinal studies include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)cohort effects.
• B)selective attrition.
• C)practice effects.
• D)inability to examine individual development over time.

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Definitions:

Reference Groups

Social groups that individuals use as a standard for evaluating their own behavior, attitudes, and values.

Marketers

Professionals involved in identifying customer needs and promoting, selling, and distributing goods or services to meet those needs.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone, due to reduced accountability or motivation.

Risky Decision

involves making choices under conditions of uncertainty, where the outcomes may include potential losses or gains.