In Accordance with the APA Ethical Guidelines, at the Conclusion

question 335

Multiple Choice

In accordance with the APA Ethical Guidelines, at the conclusion of the Crum and Langer hotel study, the participants would have been:

• A)interviewed by two clinical psychologists to ensure that no psychological harm had occurred.
• B)allowed to see the complete list of participants and the experimental conditions to which they were assigned.
• C)debriefed and the actual hypothesis and procedures involved in the study explained to them.
• D)given a free one-year supply of ginkgo biloba and a free membership in the health club of their choice.

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Definitions:

Diffusion of Responsibility

Refers to a sociopsychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of a large group of people.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A psychological phenomenon where individuals wrongly believe their feelings and beliefs are different from those of the group, often leading to conformity despite personal objections.

Good Samaritan Effect

A phenomenon where individuals are more likely to help others in need without expecting anything in return, inspired by the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan.

Gender and Helping

the study of how an individual's gender influences their tendency to offer assistance to others, often with findings suggesting societal norms and roles impact helping behavior.