Talking About Investigator Behavior in the Same Way That We

question 23

Multiple Choice

Talking about investigator behavior in the same way that we approach any other behavior of interest is useful because it can help us:

• A) identify antecedents and consequences that have influenced investigator behaviors and methodological decision-making
• B) determine if the proper methodological protocol was followed
• C) communicate our results in a more efficient manner
• D) identify any unethical behaviors and take the proper course of action

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Definitions:

Minority Influence

The process by which a smaller part of a group changes the beliefs or behaviors of the majority, often through consistency, commitment, and flexibility.

Self-Confident

Pertains to a state of being secure in oneself and one's abilities.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people in which the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Harmony

The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect.