A Recent Investigation of Potential Sampling Bias in Psychological Research

question 140

Multiple Choice

A recent investigation of potential sampling bias in psychological research indicated that approximately___ percent of the samples in published studies came from the United States.

• A) 10
• B) 33
• C) 66
• D) 90

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Definitions:

School Phobia

An intense fear or anxiety pertaining to attending school, often resulting in refusal to go to school and physical symptoms when faced with the prospect.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Maternal Employment

Refers to the engagement of mothers in the workforce, which can have various impacts on family dynamics, child development, and economic status.

School Phobia

An extreme fear or anxiety related to attending school, often resulting in refusal to go to school and adverse emotional responses.