A researcher investigated experienced workers' ability to accurately install automobile parts on an assembly line. The workers first installed parts at 10 minute intervals. Later, the time interval was reduced to 9 minutes and then to 8 minutes. By the end of the study, the workers were installing a part every 5 minutes. The workers' accuracy decreased as the time allowed for installation time decreased. A possible problem with this study is a ________ effect.
A) practice
B) fatigue
C) carry-over effect
D) salience

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The decrease in accuracy as the time allowed for installation decreases could be attributed to fatigue. As the workers are required to work faster, they may become more tired, leading to a decrease in performance.

A Researcher Investigated Experienced Workers' Ability to Accurately Install Automobile