Many Subjects in a Study by Robyn Dawes, Jeanne McTavish

question 31

Multiple Choice

Many subjects in a study by Robyn Dawes, Jeanne McTavish, and Harriet Shaklee experienced considerable discomfort after their participation in a study of how people respond to "social dilemmas." This study was included in The Social Animal to illustrate:

• A) the pitfalls inherent in doing research involving deception
• B) the hazards of failure to carefully debrief subjects after their participation in an experiment
• C) the need to screen subjects before conducting an experiment to make sure they are in good psychological health
• D) that no code of ethics can anticipate all problems, even when an experiment is carefully planned and conducted

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Definitions:

Motives

The reasons or forces that drive an individual to engage in specific behaviors or actions.

Behavior

Behavior refers to the actions or reactions of an organism, often in response to external stimuli, as seen in activities ranging from simple to complex.

Creative Self

According to Adler, the self-aware aspect of personality that strives to achieve its full potential.