Research That Examines the Effects of Deception Experiments on Participants

question 153

Multiple Choice

Research that examines the effects of deception experiments on participants has found that __________.

• A) most people find such experiences extremely upsetting
• B) participating in such experiments causes people to develop an enduring distrust of researchers
• C) people do not object to the mild discomfort and deceptions used in social psychological research
• D) participating in such experiments has a delayed negative effect

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Definitions:

Need for Achievement

A psychological drive that motivates individuals to accomplish goals and excel in their endeavors.

Accomplishment

Something that has been achieved successfully.

Self-Interest

Acting in a way that is beneficial to oneself, often without regard for others.

Motivation

Concept with two widely used meanings: (1) an internal state that leads to effort expended toward objectives and (2) an activity performed by one person to get another to accomplish work.