A researcher found that the performance range of a test he wanted to use was restricted at the upper end so that subjects could not show their maximum ability.This limitation is called the ____ effect.
A) projective
B) floor
C) baseline
D) ceiling

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The given scenario describes the "ceiling" effect, where the test's upper limit restricts subjects from showing their maximum ability. The "projective" effect refers to the subject projecting their own thoughts onto ambiguous stimuli. The "floor" effect refers to the lower limit restricting subjects from demonstrating their minimum ability. The "baseline" effect is not a recognized term in psychology or testing.

A Researcher Found That the Performance Range of a Test