Why Do Some Internet Surveys Create Results That May Not

question 145

Multiple Choice

Why do some internet surveys create results that may not reflect a specified population's behavior and attitudes?

• A)Participants typically volunteer rather than being randomly selected.
• B)The practice of spamming has gained acceptance.
• C)Internet surveys can present images,sounds,and videos.
• D)Internet surveys are effective for reaching a wide audience.
• E)More people have internet access than telephone access.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Defence

A psychological concept where an individual subconsciously resists recognizing or accepting information that conflicts with their personal beliefs or expectations.

Implicit Personality Theory

The assumptions or biases that people naturally make about the characteristics and traits of others based on limited observations.

Primacy

The principle that items or information presented first in a list or sequence are more likely to be remembered or given importance.

Recency Effect

The tendency for a perceiver to rely on recent cues or last impressions.