Which of the Following Is Not One of the Reasons

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the reasons why research participants are debriefed following an experiment?

• A) Any questions or misunderstandings that the participants may have about an experiment can be cleared up by the experimenter.
• B) Unintended negative effects of an experimental procedure (e.g., embarrassment) can be corrected or minimized by the experimenter.
• C) To provide information to participants about after-care available to them in the event that there are more lasting effects of their participation in an experiment.
• D) When deception has been used, to ensure that the participants did not discover the true purpose of the experiment.

Understand the challenges and disadvantages of direct observation as a job analysis method.

Acquire knowledge about sources of job and performance-related information, both human and nonhuman.

Discover the considerations and methods for designing jobs that improve work life and organizational productivity.

Interpret the role of job analysis in Human Resource Management activities such as performance management and career development.

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Definitions:

Marginal Social Benefit

The additional benefit to society as a whole from one more unit of a good or service being consumed.

Marginal Private Benefit

The additional benefit or satisfaction received by a consumer or producer from consuming or producing one more unit of a good or service.

Marginal Social Cost

The total cost to society of producing an additional unit of a good or service, including both private costs and any externalities.

Nonexcludable

A characteristic of public goods where it is not possible to prevent individuals from using the good or service, regardless of whether they have paid for it.