Participants in a concept learning study solve several anagram puzzles in a period of 30 minutes. Although the puzzles were known to be of equal difficulty, the participants solved the puzzles in lesser and lesser time with the progression of the 30-minute period. This is likely the result of a _____ effect.
A)carryover
B)fatigue
C)practice
D)boredom

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The participants' improved performance over time suggests that they were practicing and becoming more proficient at solving the anagram puzzles. This is known as the practice effect, where repeated experience with a task leads to improved performance. The other options (carryover, fatigue, boredom) do not accurately explain the participants' improved performance over time.

Participants in a Concept Learning Study Solve Several Anagram Puzzles