One Problem with the Pretest-Posttest Design Is That Participants

question 21

Multiple Choice

One problem with the pretest-posttest design is that participants:

• A)cannot be randomly assigned to groups.
• B)are sensitized about the true purpose of the experiment.
• C)drop out of the experiment.
• D)cannot be divided into two equivalent groups.

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Definitions:

Social Norms

Rules that a group uses for appropriate and inappropriate values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.

Internal Change

Describes a transformation or shift that occurs within an entity, individual, or system, affecting its inherent traits or operations.

Observable Behaviour

Actions or reactions that are visible and can be seen or measured directly, often used in the study of psychology and behavior analysis.

Expert Power

The influence and authority someone possesses due to their expertise, skills, or knowledge in a particular area.