Imagine That You Have Just Made an Exciting Discovery as a Psychology

question 170

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you have just made an exciting discovery as a psychology researcher.Which of the following would be a good reason to call your results "groundbreaking"?

• A)to get as much attention from the media as possible
• B)to signal that your research represents a new approach that could change the field going forward
• C)to communicate that you are an important researcher in your field
• D)to convey that your research is consistent with previous discoveries

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Definitions:

IQ

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