When comparison group members become aware that they are being denied some advantage, they may increase efforts to compensate, creating a problem known as

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Compensatory rivalry refers to the phenomenon in which members of a comparison group increase their efforts to compensate for some advantage they perceive they are being denied. The John Henry effect is a specific type of compensatory rivalry in which the comparison group increases their efforts to beat the experimental group. Therefore, both A and B are correct answers. The history effect refers to the potential impact of historical events or changes that may occur during a study, and is not related to the question at hand.

When Comparison Group Members Become Aware That They Are Being