Each of the Following Is a Benefit That Counts Toward

question 23

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is a benefit that counts toward the cost-benefit analysis, EXCEPT:

• A) participants gain knowledge about the research process.
• B) participants may receive compensation for their time and effort.
• C) results of the study may benefit society and/or the field of psychology.
• D) the researcher may obtain personal gain from publishing the work.

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Definitions:

Social Cognitive Theory

A theoretical framework that outlines how people learn by observing others, incorporating concepts of observed behaviors, imitations, and modeling.

Middle Childhood

A developmental stage that typically covers the period from ages 6 to 12, characterized by significant growth in cognitive, emotional, and social domains.

Abstract Internal Traits

The unobservable qualities or characteristics that form an individual's personality, such as thoughts, feelings, and desires.

External Traits

Observable characteristics of an individual, which can be physical or behavioral, influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.