According to the Enhancing Well-Being with Psychology Feature, When Psychological

question 353

Multiple Choice

According to the Enhancing Well-Being with Psychology feature, when psychological research is reported in the mass media, which of the following criteria is a good indicator of credibility?

• A) the specific location where the research was conducted
• B) the professional journal in which the research was originally published
• C) whether the research was supported by a government grant
• D) the number of participants who participated in the study

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Definitions:

Merchant

An individual or business that is involved in the wholesale or retail sale of goods.

Time Period

A specific interval of time marked by a start and end point, often used for purposes of study, assessment, or to denote durations.

Offeree

In contract law, the person to whom an offer is made.

Illusory Promise

A promise that does not obligate the promisor to anything.