Explain Why Researchers May Be Motivated to Commit Fraud, and Explain

question 47

Essay

Explain why researchers may be motivated to commit fraud, and explain three safeguards against fraud in the scientific community.

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Definitions:

Desirable Stimulus

A stimulus that elicits a positive response due to its appealing nature.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.

Punishment

A process where an undesired behavior is followed by a consequence, typically reducing the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Conditioned Association

The process by which two stimuli or events are linked together in the mind to produce a learned response.