When a Researcher Intentionally Does Not Inform the Subject of the True

question 73

Multiple Choice

When a researcher intentionally does not inform the subject of the true nature of the study because it would alter the outcomes of the study, the researcher is using

• A)coercion.
• B)debriefing.
• C)deception.
• D)control.

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Definitions:

Disturbances in Thought

Disruptions or abnormalities in the way one organizes, processes, or understands thoughts, often associated with psychological conditions.

Language

The communication of information by means of symbols arranged according to rules of grammar.

Motor Activity

Physical movement or actions that are produced by the muscles in response to nerve signals.

Delusions of Reference

A false belief that innocuous occurrences or mere coincidences have significant personal meanings.