In a study examining the effectiveness of an education program, subjects are given a pretest. Their scores on the posttest increased because they learned information in the pretest and not as a result of the education program. This is an issue of:
A) Testing
B) Regression
C) External event
D) Maturation

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This scenario describes a situation where the improvement in posttest scores is attributed to the subjects having taken the pretest, which familiarized them with the material or the types of questions asked, rather than the educational program itself. This is a classic example of a testing effect, where the act of testing influences the outcome.

In a Study Examining the Effectiveness of an Education Program