Mulcare Corp

question 16

Multiple Choice

Mulcare Corp.started a compliance program to prevent and detect criminal conduct within the company and had specific,high-level officers in charge of overseeing the program.The company effectively communicated the program to its employees and monitored those employees who were in a position to cheat.It promptly disciplined anyone who broke the law.One effect of having this program is

• A)federal investigators would no longer investigate the company since Mulcare could take care of any problems internally.
• B)federal investigators might be convinced to limit any prosecution to those directly involved rather than attempting to get a conviction against high-ranking officers or against the company itself.
• C)the Federal Sentencing Guidelines no longer apply.
• D)any cases would be prosecuted in state,rather than federal,court.

Understand the definition, purpose, and examples of scientific misconduct within psychological research.

Identify the roles of variables in psychological experiments, including independent, dependent, and confounded variables.

Comprehend the concept of hypothesis, how it is formed, and its significance in research.

Grasp the definition, components, and importance of a theory in psychology.

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Definitions:

Formal Group

An official group formed within an organization, designed with a specific purpose and structured roles.

Informal Group

A naturally occurring group formed by individuals within an organization based on personal relationships and common interests.

Cohesive Group

indicates a group characterized by strong bonds and unity among its members, often leading to improved cooperation and performance.

Informal Group

A group formed naturally by individuals within an organization based on personal relationships or shared interests rather than structured, official assignments.