Your Colleague Tells You That Wikipedia ________

question 48

Multiple Choice

Your colleague tells you that Wikipedia ________.

• A)is an acceptable source for background information only
• B)will be considered as a highly credible source by your professional audience
• C)should be avoided in favour of sources like professional journals and websites
• D)is a more professional source than a national newspaper
• E)is a source that your professional audience will expect you to consult

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Definitions:

Certainty Effect

The tendency for people to give greater weight to outcomes that are certain, compared to outcomes that are only probable.

Self-Determination Theory

A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of innate psychological needs in the development of personal growth and psychological well-being.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently. In personal context, it refers to self-governance or the right to self-direct one's life.

Internal Motivation

The drive to act or behave in a certain way based on internal rewards or personal satisfaction rather than external pressures or rewards.