Funding from Private Industry Is a Potential Source of Bias

question 26

Multiple Choice

Funding from private industry is a potential source of bias for research because

• A) IRB approval is not necessary for this research
• B) future funding for research may depend on the results that a psychologist finds
• C) the researchers receive money for their work
• D) sufficient funds are not available from this source to do the work properly

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Definitions:

Latin

An ancient Italic language of the Roman Empire, used historically in scholarship and as a liturgical language of the Catholic Church.

Projection

Psychological defense mechanism in which unacceptable or threatening impulses or feelings are seen as originating with someone else, usually the target of the impulses or feelings.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, groups, or even nations to cope with reality and to maintain self-image.

Infidelity

Refers to the act of being unfaithful or violating a commitment or trust in a romantic relationship.