Large-scale surveys of sexual behavior such as those run by Sports Illustrated or People magazine of their readers probably do not reflect the attitudes of the general American population because of ______.

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Large-scale surveys that rely on voluntary participation may not reflect the attitudes of the general population because individuals who volunteer to participate may have different attitudes and behaviors compared to those who do not volunteer. This is known as volunteer bias.

Large-Scale Surveys of Sexual Behavior Such as Those Run by Sports