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DrVan Offer Hired a New Assistant to Conduct a Survey

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Dr.Van Offer hired a new assistant to conduct a survey for him.During one of the research luncheon meetings,the new assistant starts to discuss information that respondents have given her.In particular,she tells about one respondent's sexual preferences and then accidentally gives the respondent's name.One of the other assistants is horrified because she is related to the respondent.
Discuss three issues related to the ethical survey,including invasion of privacy,voluntary participation and misuse of surveys.What should Dr.Van Offer do? Are any of these issues related to lessons learned in Chapter 3?


Definitions:

Resistance

The act of opposing, standing against, or refusing to comply with something.

Denial

A defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept reality or facts, acting as if a painful event, thought, or feeling did not exist.

Defense Mechanisms

Protective strategies unconsciously applied to avoid the discomfort arising from thoughts or feelings that are not acceptable.

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