Dr Jacobs Is Investigating the Link Between Social Support Networks

question 12

Multiple Choice

Dr Jacobs is investigating the link between social support networks and grades in school. Students in his classes are required to complete survey forms related to this research; however they are never told about the purpose of the survey. In this case, some researchers might argue that Dr Jacobs's research violates the ethical principle of

• A) right to privacy.
• B) protection for harm.
• C) full disclosure.
• D) informed consent.

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Definitions:

Pfr

A form of the phytochrome, a photoreceptor protein in plants, that is active in red and far-red light for regulating plant growth.

Far-Red Light

Far-red light refers to the deep red light near infrared, with wavelengths between 700nm and 800nm, important in plant photomorphogenesis.

Ethylene

A hydrocarbon gas (C2H4) that acts as a plant hormone, regulating a wide range of processes including fruit ripening and leaf senescence.

Jasmonic Acid

A plant hormone that plays a key role in stress responses, growth, and developmental processes, as well as in defense mechanisms against pathogens.