Which of These Statements Is NOT Consistent with Ethical Standards

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is NOT consistent with ethical standards of the most recent edition of the APA ethical code?

• A) Researchers should obtain informed consent from prospective participants
• B) Researchers should never fabricate or falsify data
• C) Researchers should share their data with other competent researchers for reanalysis
• D) Researchers may coerce participation in select circumstances

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Definitions:

Disordered Behavior

Disordered behavior refers to actions or conduct that deviate significantly from what is considered typical or healthy, often indicating underlying mental health issues.

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severely restricted food intake and often starvation.

Teens

Young people in the stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A disorder denoted by communication and social interaction difficulties, and distinguished by repetitive and constrained thought and behavioral practices.