Julie Studies an Overeaters Anonymous Group for Several Years

question 19

Multiple Choice

Julie studies an Overeaters Anonymous group for several years. In her book on the subject, she mentions the location of the meetings. This violates which one of the main ethical issues in field research:

• A) Subjects' confidentiality
• B) Voluntary participation of subjects
• C) Subjects' well-being
• D) Disclosure of researcher's identity
• E) Informed consent of participants

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Definitions:

Ethics in Decision Making

Refers to considering moral principles and values when choosing among different courses of action.

Principles and Rules

Principles and rules refer to the foundational guidelines or norms that govern behavior and practices within various contexts, including personal, social, and professional environments.

Temporal Immediacy

The degree of closeness or immediacy in time, often relating to the urgency or priority of tasks.

Hedonist Principle

The idea that the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain are the primary or most important motivators of human behavior.