The Nonpublication of Research Finding That Fail to Conclusively Support

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nonpublication of research finding that fail to conclusively support the hypotheses of interest is referred to as:

• A) plagiarism.
• B) paraphrasing.
• C) the file drawer problem.
• D) nonmaleficence.

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Definitions:

Foot-In-The-Door Technique

A persuasion strategy that involves getting a person to agree to a small request to increase the likelihood of agreeing to a larger request later.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Social Identity

The portion of an individual's self-concept derived from perceived membership in a relevant social group, such as a national, religious, or occupational group.

Feigned Scarcity

A tactic wherein a sense of scarcity is artificially created to increase demand or perceived value.