What social threat to internal validity occurs when one group knows about the program another group is receiving and,because of that,develops a competitive attitude with the other group?
A)diffusion of treatment
B)compensatory rivalry
C)resentful demoralization
D)compensatory equalization

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Compensatory rivalry occurs when a group becomes aware of another group's program and develops a competitive attitude towards them, which can threaten the internal validity of the study. This can lead to an overcompensation by the control group, which may affect the outcome measures of the study.

What Social Threat to Internal Validity Occurs When One Group