A Researcher Would Be Engaging in Unethical Behavior If He

question 29

Multiple Choice

A researcher would be engaging in unethical behavior if he or she

• A) conducted an experiment using deception that was approved by the Institutional Review Board.
• B) only reported the findings that rejected the null hypothesis.
• C) required the participant to continue the experimental session even if they expressed a desire to leave.
• D) shared his or her ideas with fellow faculty members before their submission to a journal.

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from traumatic events or persistent failure to succeed.

External Locus of Control

The belief that one's life events are largely influenced by external forces or other people, rather than one's own efforts.

Achievement Tests

Standardized tests designed to evaluate a person's knowledge or proficiency in a specific area or subject.

Internal Locus

A psychological term referring to individuals who believe they can control their own destiny and outcomes through their actions.