The Fact That Some Well-Known Studies Have Been Repeated Without

question 28

Multiple Choice

The fact that some well-known studies have been repeated without finding results consistent with those in the initial report describes a(n) ________ that is currently affecting research in psychology and other fields.

• A) repeatability emergency
• B) replication crisis
• C) validity conundrum
• D) reliability enigma

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Definitions:

Overestimate

To assess something as more significant or larger than it actually is based on mistaken or exaggerated beliefs.

Dizygotic

Referring to twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, making them genetically distinct, similar to siblings born at different times.

Identical Twins

Twins resulting from the splitting of a single fertilized egg, sharing the same genetic material and often having very similar appearances.

Fraternal Twins

Twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by separate sperm cells, resulting in siblings that are genetically unique.