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In longitudinal studies, prospective designs are preferred to retrospective designs because
 
  a. it is easier to follow subjects forward in time than to follow them backward in time.
  b. retrospective studies are limited by distorted memories.
  c. only prospective designs can rule out reverse causality.
  d. prospective designs can be conducted more quickly.

Question 2

In assessing your patients for risk of heart disease, you would be most concerned about discovering which of these Type A behavior characteristics?
 
  a. anxiety
  b. hostility
  c. impatience
  d. achievement orientation



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b.



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