Jenny Agreed to Participate in a Study of Friendship Patterns

question 45

Multiple Choice

Jenny agreed to participate in a study of friendship patterns.During the study she was asked to name her three best friends.Jenny could not think of anyone to name.She felt awful because she suddenly realized that she had no friends.This research most clearly demonstrates the ethical problem of

• A)deception.
• B)no harm to participants.
• C)voluntary participation.
• D)the value placed on anonymity.
• E)value-free reports of the data.

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Definitions:

Social Influence

The effect that the words, actions, or mere presence of other people have on an individual's thoughts, feelings, attitudes, or behaviors.

Word Of Mouth

The influencing of people during conversations.

Consumer Conversations

Dialogues between consumers, either online or offline, where experiences, opinions, and advice related to products or services are shared.

Brands

Names, terms, designs, symbols, or any other features that identify one seller's goods or services as distinct from those of other sellers.