Which of the following is a reason that a journalist may misrepresent a psychology study in a magazine?
a. The peer-review process for journalists sometimes makes them miss important facts.
b. Journalists may not personally have the scientific background to understand the study.
c. Journalists may count on their readers to check the original scientific journal.
d. Journalists are unethical.
Ans: b. Journalists may not personally have the scientific background to understand the study.
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By allowing a new Teacher to first observe someone else administering the final shock level, Milgram could get compliance rates as high as
a. 65%. b. 70%. c. 85%. d. 90%. e. 95%.
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