Which of the following is NOT a benefit of incorporating a pretest into your experimental design? A) it allows the experimenter to match participants on critical variables B) it can determine if there is a potential ceiling effect in the dependent measure C) it can sensitize the participants to the experimental treatment D) it allows for assessment of each group's initial position on the dependent measure

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Pretesting can inadvertently sensitize participants to the experimental treatment, making them more aware of the purpose of the study, which is not considered a benefit as it can influence their responses and behavior, potentially biasing the results.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Benefit of Incorporating