Selection Effect Happens When

question 28

Multiple Choice

Selection effect happens when

• A) data is biased because of how it is selected for study in the first place
• B) confirmation bias goes unchecked
• C) the peer review process isn't anonymous, so scholars who are already well-known are able to put pressure on reviewers to accept their work
• D) research subjects drop out of a research project part way through the process

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Definitions:

Visuospatial Sketchpad

A component of working memory that processes visual and spatial information.

Visual Imagery

The process of envisioning scenes, objects, or events in one's mind.

Working Memory

A cognitive system that temporarily holds information available for processing and is essential for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Retrieval Cue

A stimulus that allows for the recall of information stored in the long-term memory.