Regarding Ethics in Research, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 190

Multiple Choice

Regarding ethics in research, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Although the APA has set up guidelines for experiments with humans, they have yet to provide guidelines for research with animals.
• B)Deception, invasion of privacy, and lasting harm to subjects can be part of a research project if the projected results are very important.
• C)Once a subject begins an experiment, continued participation is no longer voluntary.
• D)Most university psychology departments have ethics committees that oversee the research done at the college to ensure ethical guidelines are followed.

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Definitions:

Mere Exposure

A mental effect where individuals grow fond of things simply because they are accustomed to them.

Reciprocal Helping

A cooperative behavior where an individual helps another with the expectation that the favor will be returned in the future.

Altruism

The act of providing help when it is needed, with no apparent reward for doing so.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for individuals to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically improving performance on simple or well-practiced tasks.