A Psychologist Is Interested in Studying the Effect of Fear

question 158

Multiple Choice

A psychologist is interested in studying the effect of fear on memory.To do this,she plans to create a study in which subjects are exposed to random,painful shocks and then tested for their recall of specific information.Assume that the psychologist tells the participants about the point of the study and that they will be receiving painful shocks.Further assume that other people outside the experiment would never gain access to any information provided by participants in the study.This experiment would most likely conflict with which of the following ethical considerations?

• A)social risk
• B)informed consent
• C)right to privacy
• D)psychological risk

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Definitions:

Nausea

A sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach with an urge to vomit.

Albert Bandura

A psychologist known for his work on social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy.

Acquisition

The process of learning or obtaining knowledge, skills, or attitudes.

Performance

The act or process of carrying out a task or function, often measured against preset standards.