Which scenario illustrates the use of a within-subjects design?
A)The artistic abilities of males are compared to the artistic abilities of females.
B)Children at three different age levels are given a test of their motor coordination.
C)Participants are given a spelling test,asked to meditate for ten minutes,and then given another spelling test.
D)One group of participants is given a compliment before solving problems and a second group is criticized before solving problems.

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A within-subjects design involves using the same participants for multiple conditions or treatments. In option C, participants take a spelling test before and after meditating, making it a within-subjects design. Options A, B, and D do not involve using the same participants for multiple conditions or treatments, making them not within-subjects designs.

Which Scenario Illustrates the Use of a Within-Subjects Design