Why Do Social Psychologists Use Electronic Databases

question 66

Multiple Choice

Why do social psychologists use electronic databases?

• A) To determine the moral value of their research question
• B) To find published research on a particular topic
• C) To increase the external validity of their research
• D) To help them select a random sample of participants

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Definitions:

State Violence

Acts of violence or aggression perpetrated by or endorsed by governmental bodies, often against civilians or in the suppression of dissent.

Superabundance of Ambiguous Laws

A situation where there is an excessive number of laws that are unclear or open to interpretation, leading to legal confusion.

Government Activity

Actions undertaken by a government body in the execution of its duties and responsibilities.

Official Deviants

Individuals who have been formally labeled or recognized by societal or legal authorities as deviating from social norms or expectations.