Which of the Following Statements Concerning Psychological Research Is TRUE

question 210

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning psychological research is TRUE?

• A) The use of the EEG showed that some people never dream.
• B) To conduct psychological research, one must systematically gather data.
• C) The research method is rarely used in psychological research.
• D) Ethical concerns in psychological research are rarely an issue.

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Definitions:

Conflicts Of Interest

Situations where an individual’s or group’s personal interests potentially interfere with their responsibilities or the interests of others.

Confirmation Bias

The bias towards finding, interpreting, prioritizing, and reminiscing on details in a manner that affirms and supports one's prior beliefs or assumptions.

Groupthink

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

False Consensus Effect

is a cognitive bias where individuals overestimate how much others agree with their beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.