Findings from a Longitudinal Study May Lose Relevance

question 89

Multiple Choice

Findings from a longitudinal study may lose relevance

• A) if the results are only descriptive of a particular age cohort.
• B) if they do not include experiments in addition to self-reports.
• C) if they focus on social relationships rather than perceptual processes.
• D) if they are correlational in nature.

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Definitions:

Cohabitation

is the act of living together and having a sexual relationship without being married.

Courtship Process

The period in a couple's relationship which precedes their engagement and marriage, characterized by various social activities.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition observed in individuals exposed to or who have witnessed a distressing event, marked by intense anxiety, involuntary memories, and persistent thoughts related to the incident.

Physical and Mental Health

The overall state of a person's body (physical) and mind (mental), including emotion and psychological well-being.