Being Completely Objective While Conducting Research Is Impossible

question 103

Multiple Choice

Being completely objective while conducting research is impossible. Therefore, most sociologists

• A) do not even attempt objectivity.
• B) claim to be value-free and avoid the issue of objectivity.
• C) do not claim to be value-free, but try to produce objective research.
• D) try to be ethical even if they do not actually do it.

Understand the overjustification effect, its implications on motivation and behavior, and ways to mitigate it.

Analyze the effects of cognitive errors and biases on self-perception and behavior in social contexts.

Define belief perseverance and its impact on attitude and belief systems.

Examine the influence of cultural perspectives on attributional processes.

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