Salespeople are tested one year after a sales training program and perform better on the exam,not because of the training program,but because they have gained one year's experience in sales.Which type of effect has occurred?
A)selection effect
B)maturation effect
C)history effect
D)cohort effect

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The effect that has occurred is a maturation effect, which refers to changes over time that occur naturally, such as gaining experience or getting older. The salespeople did not improve as a direct result of the training program, but rather due to the natural progression of time and the accumulation of experience in the field of sales.

Salespeople Are Tested One Year After a Sales Training Program