Many Researchers Today Begin by Looking in Electronic Databases Because

question 25

Multiple Choice

Many researchers today begin by looking in electronic databases because

• A) they know that all data found in electronic databases are valid and reliable.
• B) electronic databases are always a free resource.
• C) it is easy to cite sources found in an electronic database.
• D) electronic databases are fast and convenient to use.

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Definitions:

Diffusion of Responsibility

A social psychology phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of a large group.

Collective Violence

Acts of violence committed by groups of individuals, often with a shared social or political objective.

Collective Behavior

Actions or reactions of a group of people in situations where conventional norms and laws are perceived as less applicable, often spontaneously arising.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what is considered normal in a given social group or society.