Sensitization can threaten external validity because the results obtained in a study
A)may be limited to the novel situation of the research study.
B)may be limited to individuals who have experienced a pretest.
C)may be limited to individuals who have experienced a series of different treatment conditions.
D)may be limited to participants taking on different subject roles.

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Sensitization can occur when participants become aware of the study's purpose or hypothesis due to a pretest, potentially influencing their behavior and limiting the generalizability of the results to those who have not experienced the pretest.

Sensitization Can Threaten External Validity Because the Results Obtained in a Study