Survey Software Can Require Someone to Answer a Question but This

question 65

Multiple Choice

Survey software can require someone to answer a question but this too could be seen as unethical.How can the ethical issue best be resolved?

• A)This issue cannot be resolved, so the question should be removed.
• B)Respondents can be told in the informed consent process that there are required questions.
• C)Respondents can be paid or given some other incentive to answer the question.
• D)A "do not know" or "prefer not to answer" alternative can be included with the question.

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Definitions:

Impression Management

The process by which individuals attempt to control or influence the perceptions others have of them, often through social interaction.

Impressions

The initial perception or judgment formed about someone or something, often based on limited information and subject to change upon further interaction.

Situation

A set of circumstances or context in which events occur, influencing the outcomes of decisions or behaviors in various settings.

Interaction

The process by which entities act upon and react to each other, often leading to a change in behavior or outcome.