A Major Limitation in Reading About the Results of Psychological

question 185

Multiple Choice

A major limitation in reading about the results of psychological research in the newspaper is that

• A)reporters provide too much detailed information about the research study that the general public cannot comprehend in their articles.
• B)reporters create controversy where none exists by treating scientific evidence and dissenter's biased opinions as equally compelling.
• C)reporters are so well trained to discuss research that they cannot easily communicate about it with the average layperson.
• D)reporters do not know how to identify experts to interview for many of their stories and end up unintentionally misleading the public.

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Definitions:

Duress

An action by one party that forces another party to do what need not be done otherwise.

Personal Defense

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Payment

The transfer of money or goods from one person or entity to another in exchange for goods, services, or to fulfill a legal obligation.

Fraud in the Inducement

A deceptive practice where one party uses fraudulent acts to entice another party into a contract, which can render the contract voidable.