LaDonna Is a Researcher Who Studies the Behavior of Rats

question 199

Multiple Choice

LaDonna is a researcher who studies the behavior of rats. LaDonna ____.

• A) does not have to worry about the ethics of her studies
• B) must obtain outside funding for her research
• C) still has to follow the ethical guidelines set forth by the APA and federal government
• D) still must get informed consent

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