Resentful demoralization refers to the treat to internal validity brought on when _____.
A) people in the experimental group communicate the treatment with people in the control group
B) researchers compensate the control group as a sort of consolation for not receiving a desirable treatment
C) competition arises between the groups
D) control group members resent being deprived of a desirable treatment
E) an unusual event occurs when one group, but not both are participating in the study

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Resentful demoralization occurs when members of the control group feel resentful about being deprived of a desirable treatment and thus experience a decrease in motivation or morale, which can affect the outcome of the study.

Resentful Demoralization Refers to the Treat to Internal Validity Brought