Suppose You Conduct a Longitudinal Study by Interviewing "Typical" 18-Year-Olds

question 90

Multiple Choice

Suppose you conduct a longitudinal study by interviewing "typical" 18-year-olds at various points in time about their attitudes about sexuality. Which of the following person would be most likely to hold the most liberal attitudes?

• A) Tom, who was 18 years old in 1949
• B) Bob, who was 18 years old in 1959
• C) Frank, who was 18 years old in 1979
• D) Mark, who was 18 years old in 1989

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