Most research not only in psychology but also in natural, biological, and other social science has no immediate application

Psychology Nov 09, 2020

Most research not only in psychology but also in natural, biological, and other social science has no immediate application. Even so, fraudulent reporting of findings could still jeopardize public trust and cause the public to stop engaging in a scientifically based practice that does affect personal welfare and health. How could this happen? Give a real or hypothetical example.