All of the following are reasons that a journalist may misrepresent a psychology study in a magazine EXCEPT:
A)Journalists are working under strict publication deadlines
B)Journalists may oversimplify the study for their readers
C)Journalists may not personally have the scientific background to understand the study
D)Journalists are unethical

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This is not a valid reason and is highly unlikely to be a common occurrence. Journalists are expected to adhere to ethical standards in their reporting. It is more likely that misrepresentations occur due to time constraints, oversimplification, or lack of scientific background.

All of the Following Are Reasons That a Journalist May