A researcher performs a cross-sectional study comparing the video game playing ability of 20-year-olds to 60-year-olds. The results indicate that the 20-year-olds learned to play a new game much faster than the 60-year-olds, however the researchers are uncertain whether this indicates that the 20-year-olds' ability will decrease over time, or whether the 60-year-olds had more difficulty because they grew up before there were video games. What issue is this an example of?
A) cohort effects
B) attrition
C) sampling bias
D) scaffolding effects

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This is an example of cohort effects, as the age difference between the groups may be due to differences in experiences or environmental factors during their respective time periods.

A Researcher Performs a Cross-Sectional Study Comparing the Video Game