An important danger of the various types of research bias discussed in Chapter 2 is that they lead us:
A) to become anxious or depressed about our place in the world.
B) to draw incorrect conclusions and then become convinced that they are accurate.
C) to doubt our intuition and gut feelings in important real-life circumstances.
D) to underestimate our general levels of cognitive abilities and skills.

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Research bias can lead researchers to draw incorrect conclusions and become convinced that they are accurate. This can have negative consequences, as decisions based on inaccurate conclusions can be harmful.

An Important Danger of the Various Types of Research Bias