There are several problems associated with the test- retest approach to determining reliability. If measuring respondents' attitude toward low- fat milk may cause them to become more health conscious and develop a more positive attitude toward low- fat milk, then there is a problem with .
A) the time interval between testing
B) the first measurement having a carryover effect to the second or subsequent measurements
C) the initial measurement altering the characteristic being measured
D) it being impossible to make repeated measurements

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The initial measurement may alter the characteristic being measured, causing respondents to change their attitudes due to increased awareness or consciousness.

There Are Several Problems Associated with the Test- Retest Approach