Which of the Following Would Be a Danger of Relying

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a danger of relying upon a secondary source?

• A)The author of the secondary source may describe or interpret research results incorrectly.
• B)Secondary sources typically do not contain the details of methodology that are required for critical evaluation.
• C)The author may describe results incorrectly and the source does not contain details of methodology.
• D)There is no danger because you can rely on secondary sources for accurate information.

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Definitions:

Obedience

The act of following orders or directives from authority figures, often studied in psychology in terms of social influence and authority.

Direct Order

denotes an explicit command given by a superior or authority figure, requiring immediate compliance without question.

Behavior Change

A modification in human behavior that can result from practice, external influences, or internal efforts.

Foot-In-The-Door Effect

A psychological phenomenon where agreeing to a small request increases the likelihood of agreeing to a larger request later.