Which of the Following Reasons Best Describes Why Much of Secondary

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons best describes why much of secondary research provided by foreign governments is suspect with respect to reliability?

• A)The data in foreign countries is usually written in a foreign language and there are translation difficulties that are often insurmountable.
• B)The data will not be released to any foreign government or foreign corporation.
• C)The data is prone to being overly optimistic and unreliable in reporting relevant economic data about their countries.
• D)The data contains political statements about the current regime that foreigners would object to reading or hearing.
• E)The data tend to be sparce,incomplete,and outdated.

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Definitions:

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.

Trait Theory

A psychological perspective that attempts to describe personality based on the presence and intensity of various traits, or consistent patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

Reasonably Stable Patterns

Regular or consistent behaviors, thoughts, or emotions that remain relatively unchanged over time.