One way to assess whether pretesting creates a generalization problem is to
A) not use a pretest.
B) include pretesting versus no pretesting as a variable in a factorial design.
C) ask participants whether pretests were a problem.
D) use a double-blind technique.

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Including pretesting versus no pretesting as a variable in a factorial design allows for the comparison of the outcomes between groups that were pretested and those that were not. This can give insight into whether pretesting had an effect on the overall results and whether it created a generalization problem. The other options do not provide direct information on the effects of pretesting on generalization.

One Way to Assess Whether Pretesting Creates a Generalization Problem