When measuring the dependent variable prior to the independent variable causes participants to respond differently to the independent variable than they would have otherwise, _______ has occurred
a. attrition
b. pretest sensitization
c. history
d. a carry-over effect
e. a selection threat to validity
B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)