What Is the Most Common Ethical Issue in Field Research

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the most common ethical issue in field research?

• A)deceit
• B)confidentiality
• C)privacy
• D)gossip

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Definitions:

Bored

A state of feeling disinterested, restless, or unengaged due to a lack of stimulation or interest in the current activity or surroundings.

Habituated

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus or environment over time, leading to a decrease in responsiveness.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A psychological principle that asserts there is an optimal level of arousal for the best performance of a task: too little arousal can lead to underperformance, while too much can lead to mistakes.

Simple Tasks

Activities or tasks that require a minimal amount of cognitive or physical effort to complete.