Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason That Psychologists

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason that psychologists might fabricate or falsify their data?

• A)They feel pressure to publish findings.
• B)They are convinced of the correctness of their own hypotheses.
• C)Research success has implications for promotion within their department.
• D)A journal might require it.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Genetics

A field of study concerned with understanding how genetic and environmental factors influence behaviors, personality traits, and mental abilities.

Somatic Nervous

This pertains to the somatic nervous system, part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements through the control of skeletal muscles.

Autonomic Nervous

A part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Sympathetic Nervous

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response.