When Scientists Have Finished Research and Wish to Communicate the Results

question 15

Multiple Choice

When scientists have finished research and wish to communicate the results, they are most likely to do which of the following?

• A) immediately repeat the research
• B) call a press conference and announce pre-publication findings
• C) sell their findings to a research and development company
• D) write a concise paper and submit it to a scientific journal
• E) submit an abstract to a popular science magazine

Understand the impact of sources' credibility, attractiveness, and similarity on the persuasive strength of health messages.

Identify the conditions that increase susceptibility to exaggerated fear reactions towards health risks.

Understand the historical development and scope of health psychology.

Recognize the influence of misinformation on public health perceptions and actions.

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Definitions:

Subliminal Priming

A technique used in psychology that influences people's behavior or attitudes by presenting stimuli below the threshold of conscious awareness.

Fast Food

Food that can be prepared and served very quickly, typically less healthy due to being high in fats, sugars, and sodium.

Two-Track Mind

A concept in psychology that suggests the mind operates on two levels simultaneously - conscious and unconscious processing.

Prosopagnosia

A brain-based condition where the recognition of faces is impaired, commonly referred to as face blindness.