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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
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Incentives to Lie in Psychology Studies
In psychology studies, human subjects have a significant incentive to be dishonest about their mental and physical health, making the data unreliable. For instance, astronauts and cosmonauts often lie about their well-being to maintain their chances of going on spaceflights. The fear of being disqualified from a mission due to health issues leads individuals to conceal their true health status, like experiencing depression or chest pain. Some individuals even resort to removing incriminating medical records to avoid being grounded. This highlights the impact of incentives on the accuracy of data in psychology research.
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