Which Ethical Principle Was NOT Violated in Laud Humphreys' Study

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which ethical principle was NOT violated in Laud Humphreys' study on the tearoom trade?

• A)debriefing of subjects
• B)informed consent from subjects
• C)anonymity of subjects' responses
• D)deception of subjects

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