You Are Unsure Whether You Want to Complete an Experiment

question 83

Multiple Choice

You are unsure whether you want to complete an experiment you began an hour ago.According to the Ethical Principles of Psychologists, when you ask the researcher if you have to continue, the researcher should respond with _____.

• A)"You have the right to drop out of the study at any time."
• B)"I'm sorry, the experiment must continue."
• C)"Please continue.I will debrief you afterwards."
• D)"You may drop the study now, but you will forfeit credit."

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