Alex,a Freshman in College,wants to Know How Many of Her

question 195

Multiple Choice

Alex,a freshman in college,wants to know how many of her dormmates have tried marijuana,so she decides to survey everyone on her floor.Despite rumors to the contrary,the results suggest that fewer than ten percent of her classmates have tried the drug.What is the most likely explanation for her findings?

• A)People often distort their answers or fail to tell the complete truth when surveyed.
• B)Her dormmates did not understand the question.
• C)Alex did not calculate the findings correctly.
• D)Surveys are not an acceptable means to gather new information.

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Definitions:

Motivation

The driving force behind individuals' actions, desires, and needs, prompting them towards goal-oriented behavior.

Need Theories

Psychological theories that focus on the inherent human needs driving behavior and motivation.

Process Theories

Theories that focus on the psychological and behavioral processes that motivate individuals to act in certain ways.

Perceptual Biases

Psychological tendencies that cause the misinterpretation or distortion of a sensory stimulus or judgment.