Eric Wanted to Use an Excerpt from a Nightline Episode,as

question 43

Multiple Choice

Eric wanted to use an excerpt from a Nightline episode,as both an audio/visual aid and a source for his speech.However,one of the guests on the show presented a viewpoint that discredited the premise of Eric's speech.Eric decided he better edit this guest out of the clip before he used it.Was this an ethical use of evidence?

• A)Yes; this kind of "sound biting" goes on all the time and is completely ethical.
• B)No; in order to use evidence ethically it is important to present the audience with all the information that will help them reach a sound decision.
• C)Yes; this technique is ethical because the speaker has the audience's best interest at heart.
• D)No; by editing the show,Eric is plagiarizing Nightline-a serious ethical violation.

Grasp the significance of replication in experimental research to validate findings.

Differentiate between types of research methods (e.g., case study, experimental) and their purposes.

Familiarize with the criteria for a good theory and the role of theories in research.

Understand the concept of statistical significance and its implications in research findings.

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Definitions:

Political Conservatism

A political and social philosophy that promotes retaining traditional social institutions and values.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about groups of people that may not accurately reflect reality.

Social-Psychological Process

A mechanism through which social interactions and structures influence individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Psychological Processes

The functions of the mind that encompass all aspects of perceiving, thinking, remembering, and understanding, which influence behavior.