When accountants are tested one year after a training program on a new accounting software system and perform better on the test, not because of the training program, but because they have gained one year's experience in using the software, this is an example of a _____.
A) selection effect
B) maturation effect
C) history effect
D) cohort effect

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The maturation effect refers to changes in the participants that occur naturally over time, such as increased experience or skills, which can affect their performance on post-tests. In this case, the improvement in the accountants' test scores is due to the maturation effect of gaining one year's experience with the software, rather than the training program itself.

When Accountants Are Tested One Year After a Training Program