Deliberate distortion or manipulation of information, assessment, or research to achieve desired outcomes, representing a serious ethical violation in psychology.
Example: Researchers selectively reporting only positive results while suppressing negative findings, or clinicians allowing personal preferences to influence diagnostic decisions.
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