A disadvantage of cross-sectional research is that ________.

A. it is more inefficient and inconvenient than longitudinal research
B. it does not provide evidence about change at the individual level
C. it can be threatened by practice effects and participant dropout
D. age-related changes cannot be examined


Answer: B

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