Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Ethical

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the ethical issues involved in research?

• A)Once a study has begun, participants are not allowed to withdraw their participation.
• B)Individuals not capable of understanding the risks of a study (e.g., children)must have a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult make the decision about their participation in the study.
• C)Written consent of participation is mandatory under all circumstances, even if participants are put at risk if it is discovered that they talked with researchers.
• D)Researchers are allowed to deceive participants about research aspects that might affect their willingness to participate, but only when such techniques are absolutely essential and justified.

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification Theory

A theory based on the principle that observable behaviors can be changed through the use of various learning techniques.

Task Significance

A worker’s perception that the task directly affects other people’s work or lives.

Frustration-Regression Principle

A theory suggesting that when an individual is blocked from reaching a goal, they may regress to earlier behaviors to cope with the frustration.

ERG Theory

is a theory in psychology proposed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.