Which of the following is true?
a. When regression to the mean occurs, the scores of the entire sample tend to become more similar over time.
b. When regression to the mean occurs, participants who score at the extremes of the distribution tend to become less extreme when tested a second time
c. When regression to the mean occurs, participants whose scores are close to the mean tend to receive lower scores when tested a second time.
d. When regression to the mean occurs, participants whose scores are close to the mean tend to receive higher scores when tested a second time.
B
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