Why Are Ethics a Concern in Behavioral Research

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Multiple Choice

Why are ethics a concern in behavioral research?

• A) Because the participants are human and researchers are obligated to protect them from harm.
• B) Because researchers can be fined by the American Psychological Association if they do not follow ethical guidelines.
• C) Because animals are not given equal rights during an experiment.
• D) Behavioral scientists do not normally need to consider ethical issues when conducting research.

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