Which of the Following Is a Reason That a Journalist

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason that a journalist may misrepresent a psychology study in a magazine?

• A)The peer-review process for journalists sometimes makes them miss important facts.
• B)Journalists may count on their readers to check the original scientific journal.
• C)Journalists may not personally have the scientific background to understand the study.
• D)Journalists are unethical.

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