Ginnie Just Finished Participating in a Study on the Effects

question 52

Multiple Choice

Ginnie just finished participating in a study on the effects of alcohol on driving.She had to consume a nasty liquid that may or may not have had alcohol,and then she drove in a simulator for half an hour while the researchers measured her performance.Now,she is sitting down with the experimenter and is handed a document that explains the details of the study to a greater degree.She is further asked if she has any questions,and provided with contact information in case she thinks of a question later.What type of document was this?

• A) a debriefing form
• B) a confidentiality form
• C) an ethics review form
• D) an informed consent form

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Definitions:

Cognitive Appraisal Theory

A theory in psychology that describes the process in which an individual evaluates and interprets a situation, influencing their emotional reaction.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, representing a hierarchy of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Drive-Reduction Theory

A theory suggesting that the motivation of behavior arises from biological needs that drive an individual to act in ways that reduce these drives.

Cognitive Developmental Theory

A theory in psychology that explains how children acquire the ability to think, learn, and reason as they grow.