If younger and older adults are tested with a survey presented on a computer, it is possible that the older adults may have more difficulty completing the survey because some may lack experience with computers. This is an example of ______.
A) testing effects
B) attrition/mortality
C) cohort/generation effects
D) carryover

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This is an example of cohort/generation effects because the older adults may have had less exposure to computers during their upbringing and therefore may face more difficulty completing a survey presented on a computer.

If Younger and Older Adults Are Tested with a Survey