Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Coercion

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of coercion?

• A)A researcher hinting to participants that their employer will be told if they do not participate
• B)A researcher offering 3 points of extra credit to college students to participate in a study
• C)A researcher offering homeless participants $1,000 to participate in a study
• D)A researcher telling participants that he will be fired if he is unable to recruit at least 50 participants

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Definitions:

Microsociology

The study of individual or small group interactions within society, focusing on the subtle details of social behavior and understanding how they contribute to the larger structure of social reality.

Macrosociology

Macrosociology focuses on the study of large-scale social structures and processes, analyzing how they affect the behavior and interactions of individuals and groups.

Theoretical Frameworks

Structured sets of concepts and propositions designed to guide the collection and analysis of data within scientific research.

Functionalist Perspective

The Functionalist Perspective is a sociological approach that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.