Sixth Graders Were a Part of a Study Examining Analytical

question 50

Multiple Choice

Sixth graders were a part of a study examining analytical reasoning in solving puzzles in October. They were then asked to be a part of a completely different study in March that tested their analytical skills in solving word problems. The researcher in the most recent study was very surprised at how developed their analytical skills were. It appears that exposure to the previous assessment changed the participant's reaction to the current assessment. This is most likely due to:

• A) fatigue effects.
• B) carryover effects.
• C) practice effects.
• D) sensitization effects.

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