Anne and Ginger met on their college track team as freshmen and became close friends. Both women are deeply committed to their track careers. Although as freshmen they performed equally well at their track meets, by junior year Anne has emerged as a track star, consistently outperforming Ginger. Ginger finds that her self-esteem takes a hit every time she hangs out with Anne, as it reminds her of her inferior status on the team. According to the self-evaluation maintenance model, which of the following is NOT a way that Ginger could protect her self-esteem?
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Work hard to improve her performance until she’s better than Ginger
Distance herself from her friendship with Ginger
Quit the track team and focus on other pursuits
Find ways to become even closer friends with Ginger in an effort to provide support
Which of the following statements is most accurate?
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Deception in research is allowed under some circumstances.
Deception in research is always allowed.
Deception in research does not occur.
Deception in research is never allowed.