A problem with interpreting results from longitudinal studies of aging is:
a) Cohort effects are not controlled for.
b) The findings may not generalize to other cohorts.
c) The changes found may be the result of aging effects, not cohort effects.
d) The most active and healthy subjects may drop out of the study, leading to pessimistic findings about aging.
b
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What did John B. Watson's famous quote regarding taking a dozen healthy infants really mean?
A. development of personality starts at an early age B. manipulation of the environment causes changes in behavior C. only well-trained professionals like psychologists should raise children D. early training can unleash unconscious predispositions
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a. reduce anxiety b. eliminate threats systemically c. get in touch with their inner self d. understand the world
When researchers refer to children's "horizontal" relationships, they have in mind all of the following except
a. relationships with siblings b. relationships with peers c. relationships with friends d. relationships with parents