The use of counterbalancing in within-subjects designs assumes that order effects are equal regardless of the sequence in which participants experience the conditions. However, if one order (such as experimental before control) has a bigger impact than another order (such as control before experimental), a ________ effect has occurred.
A) differential order
B) counterbalancing failure
C) fatigue sensitization
D) condition malleability

Question

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A differential order effect has occurred when the impact of one sequence of conditions is different from another, which undermines the assumption of equal order effects in counterbalancing.

The Use of Counterbalancing in Within-Subjects Designs Assumes That Order