A researcher is studying how anxiety tends to be experienced by people of different ages. The researcher interviews depressed adolescents, young adults, individuals in their 30s and 50s, and those over 70. The individuals in each age group represent a .
A) treatment group
B) control group
C) longitudinal group
D) cohort

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The individuals in each age group represent a cohort, which is a group of individuals who share a common characteristic, in this case, age. Cohorts are commonly used in studies that examine how factors affect individuals of different age groups over time.

A Researcher Is Studying How Anxiety Tends to Be Experienced