Cohort effects occur when
A) participants in longitudinal studies become "test-wise" from repeated study.
B) particular cultural and historical conditions influence participants born at the same time.
C) participants in longitudinal studies move away or drop out of the research.
D) participants in a study have a special appreciation for the scientific value of research.
Answer: B
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