Which of the following is a disadvantage of the longitudinal design?
A) Individuals of different ages are being compared to one another.
B) It is relatively inexpensive.
C) It takes a shorter amount of time than a cross-sectional design.
D) Participants may become familiar with the repeated testing and this may influence later performance.

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Participants in a longitudinal study are repeatedly tested over a long period of time, which may lead to familiarization with the testing procedure. As a result, participants may become more proficient at the task or may become bored and disengaged, which may have an impact on their later performance. This is a potential disadvantage of the longitudinal design.

Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of the Longitudinal