If a Subject Agrees to Participate in a Research Project

question 74

Multiple Choice

If a subject agrees to participate in a research project but drops out before the study is complete

• A) the subject should be required to provide another person as a substitute.
• B) the subject should be informed that he or she has a legal obligation to complete the project.
• C) the subject should be penalized in some way.
• D) nothing should be done, because the subject has the right to withdraw.

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Definitions:

Spotlight Effect

The tendency to overestimate the extent to which others notice and evaluate our appearance, performance, and mistakes.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, the need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology that suggests a person's behavior both influences and is influenced by personal factors and the social environment.

Inflated Sense

A condition where an individual's perception of their abilities or attributes is significantly higher than reality.