In a single-case experimental design, multiple exposures to the intervention could affect the responses of the subject. This is similar to ______________ of within-group designs.
A) accounting for individual differences
B) generalizability limitations
C) the carryover effect
D) the Hawthorne effect

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The carryover effect is the phenomenon where the impact of the treatment or intervention from one phase carries over to the next phase in a single-case experimental design. This is similar to the carryover effect that can occur in within-group designs where exposure to one condition can affect responses to a subsequent condition. Therefore, the best choice is C. The Hawthorne effect describes a phenomenon where participants alter their behavior due to being observed or studied, and accounting for individual differences is a general consideration in research design but does not specifically relate to the issue described in the question. Therefore, choices A and D are not the best choices. Generalizability limitations may be a concern in single-case experimental designs, but this is not directly related to the issue described in the question.

In a Single-Case Experimental Design, Multiple Exposures to the Intervention