A Weakness of Longitudinal Studies Is That They ________

question 203

Multiple Choice

A weakness of longitudinal studies is that they ________.

• A) take far too long to gather the appropriate data
• B) cannot eliminate sample biases
• C) cannot distinguish age differences from cohort differences
• D) do not distinguish significant from non-significant relationships

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Definitions:

Impression Management

The process by which individuals attempt to control the perceptions of other people about themselves, usually by adapting their behavior or appearance.

Role Distancing

A concept that describes when individuals distance themselves from a role they are expected to play to avoid fully identifying with it.

Social Exchange

A theory in social science that posits human relationships are formed by the use of a subjective cost-benefit analysis and the comparison of alternatives.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about groups of people that may lead to misconceptions and prejudicial attitudes.