Cohort Effects

Cohort effects refer to variations in knowledge and experiences that arise from the specific group of people born around the same time, who have lived through similar events. For example, younger generations may know more about digital technology and social media, while older generations might have a better understanding of historical events before the internet. These differences influence how people learn and perceive the world, shaping their general knowledge based on the cultural, social, and historical contexts they experienced during critical periods of development.