Jolene just got a 17 out of 100 on a psychology test. Her friend Melba tries to cheer her up by pointing out that she should perform better on the next test, simply due to_____
A) the regression effect
B) maturation
C) history
D) mortality

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The regression effect suggests that extreme scores on a measure are likely to be closer to the mean on a subsequent measure. Therefore, Jolene is likely to score higher on the next psychology test simply due to regression to the mean.

Jolene Just Got a 17 Out of 100 on a Psychology