Is It Important for Scientists to Communicate Their Results to Fellow

question 3

Multiple Choice

Is it important for scientists to communicate their results to fellow scientists?

• A) Yes. Scientists want to receive recognition and monetary reward for their work.
• B) No. There is no reason for scientists to communicate their results to fellow scientists.
• C) Yes. The quality and accuracy of the scientific work can be enhanced by input, further review, and possibly even repetition by other scientists working in the same field.
• D) No. Communication between scientists is discouraged because it can confuse the details of the experiments.

---

Definitions:

Prosocial Behavior

Positive, constructive, helpful behavior. The opposite of antisocial behavior.

Classical Conditioning

A training process in which two stimuli are repeatedly coupled; the response that first comes from the second stimulus, in the end, comes from the first stimulus without the second.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another, thought to be fundamental in learning through imitation and in understanding the intentions of others.

Pick Up A Spoon

This is not a psychological or widely recognized key term in any academic field.