Which Statement Below Best Captures the Major Ethical Dilemma Faced

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement below best captures the major ethical dilemma faced by experimental social psychologists?

• A) With the advent of new technologies, it is easier than ever to fake data.
• B) That which is good science may not always be ethical science.
• C) It is necessary to lie to discover the truth.
• D) Research results can be misused by those in power.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one’s social group, which can impair performance and contribute to disparities.

Threatened Domain

An area or aspect of an individual's life or identity that feels at risk or under attack, causing stress or defensive reactions.

Positive Stereotypes

Generalizations about a group that are seen in a positive light, but can still have restrictive effects by limiting individual expression.

Extreme Thinness

An unhealthy condition characterized by an insufficient body weight, often associated with eating disorders.