According to Box 3

question 7

Multiple Choice

According to Box 3.3, which of the following is true of the ethics of data collection and analysis in the social sciences?

• A) Because of pressures to publish, data fabrication is relatively common.
• B) Reporting fraudulent data only hurts the individual scientist who fabricates it.
• C) Falsification may occur when a researcher excludes certain cases from the analysis to obtain a desired outcome.
• D) ASA and APA ethical codes fail to spell out ethical standards pertaining to data collection and analysis.

Explain the influence of top-down processing on perception.

Describe how expectations and past experiences shape perception.

Discuss the concept of absolute thresholds and their role in sensory perception.

Understand the impact of subliminal stimuli on perception and behavior.

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Definitions:

Muckrakers

Journalists and authors, especially during the Progressive Era, who exposed and published stories on corruption, social injustices, and abuses in society.

Watchdogs

Entities or individuals that monitor and report on the activities of organizations or governments to ensure accountability.

Political Candidates

Individuals who seek to hold public office by being elected or appointed, participating in electoral campaigns to gain support.

Televised Debate

A live broadcast event where political candidates or parties discuss and argue their views and policies before an audience.