When research participants' behavior or reports of behavior is influenced by being involved in a longitudinal study, this is known as __________.
A) Bias
B) Cohort conditioning effect
C) Panel conditioning effect
D) None of these

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Panel conditioning effect occurs when participants' behavior or reports of behavior are influenced by being involved in a longitudinal study, as they may become more aware of the study's goals and expectations over time, which can potentially impact their behavior or responses. Bias refers to systematic errors in the research process that can skew the results, while cohort conditioning effect is not a recognized concept in the research literature.

When Research Participants' Behavior or Reports of Behavior Is Influenced