Why Is Laud Humphrey's 1970 Study on Homosexual Activity Controversial

question 62

Multiple Choice

Why is Laud Humphrey's 1970 study on homosexual activity controversial?

• A)He did not report illegal activity to law enforcement officials.
• B)Many of the participants were HIV positive.
• C)He deceived subjects and violated their privacy rights.
• D)The participants were under the influence of drugs or alcohol and so could not give consent.

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Hydrogen Bond

A weak bond in water that forms between one molecule’s hydrogen atom and another molecule’s oxygen atom.

Limestone Cave

A natural underground space formed by the dissolution of limestone by acidic water, often featuring stalactites and stalagmites.

Water Table

The surface between the unsaturated zone and the saturated zone, as in the top of groundwater in an unconfined aquifer.

Stalactites

Icicle-shaped formations that hang from the ceilings of caves, formed by the deposit of minerals from dripping water.