One of the Difficulties with Publication of Research in Scientific

question 33

Multiple Choice

One of the difficulties with publication of research in scientific journals is that it

• A) is technical and may be difficult for a layperson to read.
• B) is often out of context or misunderstood.
• C) is unverified and usually not referenced.
• D) displays bias.
• E) is designed to convince readers to purchase a product.

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Definitions:

Sensory Stimuli

External or internal events that trigger sensory responses and can elicit reactions from an organism.

Brain

The central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, regulating bodily functions, and enabling cognition and emotional responses.

Spinal Cord

The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brainstem to the lower back, serving as a major conduit for information traveling between the brain and the body.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells (neurons) that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons, glands, or muscles.