Which of these observations is probably due to a difference in cohorts?
A)Most of today's 20-year-olds have quicker reaction times than their grandparents.
B)Most of today's 20-year-olds have less money saved or invested than their grandparents.
C)Most of today's 20-year-olds know less than their grandparents about the Vietnam War.
D)Most of today's 20-year-olds attend dances and movies more than their grandparents.

Question

Which of these observations is probably due to a difference in cohorts?​
A)Most of today's 20-year-olds have quicker reaction times than their grandparents.
B)​Most of today's 20-year-olds have less money saved or invested than their grandparents.
C)​Most of today's 20-year-olds know less than their grandparents about the Vietnam War.
D)​Most of today's 20-year-olds attend dances and movies more than their grandparents.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cohort differences often reflect the historical and cultural context unique to each generation. Today's 20-year-olds know less about the Vietnam War than their grandparents because they did not live through it, making this knowledge difference a result of differing cohort experiences.

Which of These Observations Is Probably Due to a Difference