The Success Bias in Recording the Results of Problem-Solving Efforts

question 6

Multiple Choice

The success bias in recording the results of problem-solving efforts emanates from which of the following?

• A) Federal funding requires success.
• B) Awards are only given for success stories.
• C) Researcher bias is always present.
• D) Promotions in rank are based upon success.

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Definitions:

Cryptorchidism

A condition where one or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum in male infants.

Testes

Male reproductive glands that produce sperm and sex hormones, playing a key role in male reproductive and endocrine systems.

Scrotum

The pouch of skin that hangs below the penis, housing the testicles and part of the spermatic cord.

Subcutaneous Plaques

Fibrous or hard patches that form under the skin, often associated with various dermatological conditions.