The concept of regression to the mean suggests
A) participants with extreme scores will score more extreme on a second test.
B) scores of participants on a second test would be the same or similar to the first test.
C) scores of participants on a second test would be less extreme on average on a second test.
D) None of the above
Answer: C
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