Caleb is 10 years old and as part of an ongoing research study he has been assessed for "creativity" every six months for the past six years.Now that Caleb understands what is expected on the test, his answers have become more creative and he achieves higher scores.What accounts for Caleb's increased performance?

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Caleb's increased performance is due to practice effects, which occur when repeated testing improves a person's test scores over time, not necessarily because of actual improvements in the skill or ability being measured, but because they become more familiar with the test format and what is expected.

Caleb Is 10 Years Old and as Part of an Ongoing