Designing Psychological Experiments Often Presents the Researcher with Ethical Dilemmas

question 24

Multiple Choice

Designing psychological experiments often presents the researcher with ethical dilemmas, in the primary dilemma he or she must

• A) choose the appropriate participant pool without eliminating people who want to participate in the study.
• B) decide which coworkers should be co-authors on the resulting paper.
• C) weigh potential costs to participants against the potential gain to be realized from the experiment.
• D) determine whether to inform participants of the results of the experiment.

Comprehend the concept of backward integration and its role in business strategy.

Examine the importance of having clear marketing objectives and the criteria for their effectiveness.

Understand the strategies available to a firm for closing sales and profitability gaps.

Recognize the signs indicating when a strategic change is required.

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise, which stands in contrast to intrinsic motivation, which is driven by the enjoyment or interest in the activity itself.

Equity Theory

A process theory that states that motivation stems from a comparison of the inputs one invests in a job and the outcomes one receives in comparison with the inputs and outcomes of another person or group.

Effort

The amount of energy, time, and resources that an individual invests in completing a task or achieving a goal.

Goals

Targets or desired outcomes that an individual, group, or organization aims to achieve.