Audrey agreed to participate in a research experiment being conducted by a professor in psychology. She was told that the experiment would last two hours and would be somewhat boring, but was not expected to be harmful in any way
After one hour, Audrey got tired of the tasks she was asked to do and told the experimenter she had changed her mind and wanted to quit. Can the experimenter tell her she has to continue?
a) Yes, because Audrey used one hour of the experimenter's time which will be wasted if she quits now.
b) Yes, since Audrey agreed to participate knowing that the experiment would be boring.
c) No, because Audrey has the right to stop at any time for any reason.
d) No, because the experimenter failed to obtain informed consent.
c
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is NOT a general finding about cultures that are tolerant of adolescent heterosexual activity?
A) Women contribute significantly to the family's wealth. B) Arranged marriages are common. C) The culture is not technologically advanced. D) The culture is matrilineal.
Winner (1996) stated that gifted children are typically all of the following EXCEPT
A) great team players. B) precocious. C) "marching to their own drummers." D) in possession of "a rage to master."