An Exercise Psychologist Is Interested in the Type of Messages

question 28

Multiple Choice

An exercise psychologist is interested in the type of messages portrayed in media advertising for fitness classes.To address the question,the researcher collects data from popular magazines advertising fitness classes to women.Assuming all the magazines are available in the library,does this form of research need ethical review?

• A)Yes-because the research involves a library.
• B)No-because the research involves exercise which is good for you.
• C)Yes-because any and all research requires ethical review.
• D)No-because all the data are publically available.

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Definitions:

Favoritism

The practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of others.

Forced-distribution Method

A performance evaluation method where employees are ranked in a distribution curve, forcing managers to identify top, average, and underperforming employees.

Consumer Surplus

The economic benefit or satisfaction received by consumers when they pay a price lower than what they are willing to pay.

Milkshakes

A sweet beverage made by blending milk, ice cream, and flavorings or sweeteners such as butterscotch, caramel sauce, or chocolate syrup.