The tendency for journals to publish studies that have positive findings, rather than negative or ambiguous results, is called:

a. confirmation bias.
b. overreaching bias.
c. publication bias.
d. enterprise bias.


C

Psychology

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A. position and balance B. smell C. taste D. taste and flavor

Psychology

Dawn is a graduate student who is studying how motor skills develop. She selects one group of children and assesses their motor skills every six months over a two-year period. Dawn is using:

a. a cross-sectional research design b. a confounded research design c. a longitudinal research design d. a multifactorial research design

Psychology

According to Vygotsky, the framework or temporary support that helps a child learn is called scaffolding

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Jogging, brisk walking, and swimming are all examples of ______ exercise

a. aerobic c. anaerobic b. reflexive d. controlled

Psychology