Many areas of study in social psychology evoke a lot of passion from researchers invested in that arena. Although doing research to make the world a better place is great motivation, one of the hazards of this motive is that ____.
A)only correlational studies can be conducted
B)ideals and political beliefs may cloud scientific judgment
C)the research is hard to replicate
D)the research will not be reported accurately

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Ideals and political beliefs can cloud scientific judgment, leading researchers to interpret data in a way that aligns with their preconceived notions or desires, rather than objectively analyzing the results. This bias can compromise the integrity and reliability of research findings.

Many Areas of Study in Social Psychology Evoke a Lot