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Set 2: Inferences (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

The reproducibility crisis in psychology emerged when researchers found that many classic experiments couldn't be replicated with original results. Some blamed publication bias—journals prefer novel, positive findings—while others questioned whether human behavior is stable enough to expect consistent results across decades and cultures.

What does the crisis reveal about scientific methodology?

A. Psychology is entirely unscientific.
B. Structural incentives and assumptions about subject matter may affect research reliability.✓ Correct
C. All psychology experiments are easily replicable.
D. Publication bias has never been a concern in science.

Detailed Explanation

Publication bias (structural) + stability question (subject matter assumptions) both affect reliability.

Key Evidence:

• "publication bias"

• "questioned whether human behavior is stable enough"

Why others are wrong: A (The crisis prompted reform, not rejection.), C (Many 'couldn't be replicated.'), D ('Publication bias' was explicitly blamed.).

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