What Did a 2017 Study Observe from Its Review of Research

question 8

Multiple Choice

What did a 2017 study observe from its review of research misconduct cases that were reported to federal agencies by the scientific community?

• A) The volume of research misconduct detected and reported was higher than the researchers expected to find.
• B) The scientific community was concerned that detecting too much research misconduct would call the veracity of their overall research into question.
• C) The scientific community was not capable of finding and responding to research misconduct.
• D) Scientific research would be improved by finding and responding to research misconduct.

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Definitions:

Aggression

A behavior intended to harm or injure others, either physically or psychologically.

Defensive Self-esteem

A form of self-esteem that is fragile and highly sensitive to perceived criticism or failure, often leading to defensive behaviors.

Inflated Self-esteem

An exaggeratedly high self-regard that may not accurately reflect reality and can manifest in overconfidence or entitlement.

Personal Insults

Offensive or demeaning remarks directed towards someone's character or appearance.