When the control group learns about and initiates the experimental group is called:
A) masking effects
B) diffusion of treatment
C) regression effects
D) experimental mortality

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Diffusion of treatment occurs when the control group learns about the treatment being given to the experimental group and initiates it themselves. This can lead to contamination of the results by undermining the effectiveness of the experimental treatment.

When the Control Group Learns About and Initiates the Experimental