______ can occur when participants score higher or lower than their personal average--the next time they are tested, they are more likely to score near their personal average, making scores unreliable.
A) Regression toward the mean
B) Deterioration
C) Unrealistic scores
D) Weakening of the mean

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Regression toward the mean occurs when extreme scores are likely to be followed by more typical scores on subsequent tests, making scores unreliable.

______ Can Occur When Participants Score Higher or Lower Than