Today, care is taken to protect the subjects of sociological research. Which of these statements about ethics in sociology is false?
A. The U.S. government refuses to address the importance of the rights of research participants.
B. The American Sociological Association has developed a professional code of ethics.
C. Research subjects must be informed of the rights and responsibilities of the researcher and the subject.
D. Sociologists should not involve people in research without their informed consent.
Answer: A
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