Participants in a Concept Learning Study Solve Several Anagram Puzzles

question 45

Multiple Choice

Participants in a concept learning study solve several anagram puzzles in a period of 30 minutes. Although the puzzles were known to be of equal difficulty, the participants solved the puzzles in lesser and lesser time with the progression of the 30-minute period. This is likely the result of a _____ effect.

• A)carryover
• B)fatigue
• C)practice
• D)boredom

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