Adam Promises His Participants That They Would Receive Extra Course

question 11

Multiple Choice

Adam promises his participants that they would receive extra course credits for their participation in his experiment. But he forgets to inform their instructor about this, and thus the students are not marked with the promised extra credit points. Which principle of the APA Ethics Code has Adam violated?

• A)Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
• B)Respect for People's Rights and Dignity
• C)Justice
• D)Fidelity and Responsibility

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Definitions:

Depressive Behavior

Actions or behaviors that are indicative of depression, such as persistent sadness, withdrawal, or lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities.

Reinforcing

An act that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often through a reward-based system.

Antidepressant Drug

Drugs specifically formulated to relieve symptoms of depression, often by correcting imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain; synonymous to antidepressant medication but rephrased for clarity.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that has a critical role in stabilizing mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness. It also influences sleep, digestion, and other bodily functions.