Which of the Following Is a Difficulty with Conducting Longitudinal

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difficulty with conducting longitudinal research with adults?

• A) These studies are expensive and take years (or decades) to complete.
• B) These studies require a small sample because people drop out over time.
• C) These studies don't show how individual people change over time.
• D) These studies provide information about how average people age and develop.

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

Learning a behavior by watching someone else do it.

Bandura's Ideas

A body of theories and insights from psychologist Albert Bandura, focusing on social learning theory, self-efficacy, and the impact of observational learning on behavior.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to individuals' beliefs about the extent to which the outcomes of their actions are under their personal control or influenced by external forces.

Self-Concept

Refers to the individual's perception of themselves, encompassing beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about one's own identity.