(Scenario I) The results of Scenario I may have never been published if the authors found no difference in the persistence of attitudes and beliefs formed initially upon misinformation between those of different cognitive abilities. In research, this is called the:
A) loss of confidentiality
B) file drawer problem
C) cost of not doing research
D) statistical conundrum

Question

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The file drawer problem refers to the bias introduced into the scientific literature by the tendency to only publish studies with positive or significant results, while studies that find no effect or negative results remain unpublished, like in a file drawer.

(Scenario I) the Results of Scenario I May Have Never