What is meant by "informed consent?"
a. only people over 18 years of age should participate in psychology experiments
b. agreement to participate in a psychological experiment forms a binding contract; the participant cannot back out once he or she consents
c. before they agree to take part in an experiment, participants must be informed of all aspects of the study that may influence their decision to participate
d. participants must approve the results before they are published
C
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A. Clinton Grants B. Chance Grants C. Pell Grants D. Opportunity Grants
The system of hiring and promotion based on the results of competitive tests, education, and other qualifications rather than politics and personal consideration was called the ______.
a. merit system b. civil service system c. spoils system d. front lobby system
Which one of the following is NOT true with respect to the right to counsel?
a. The right appears in the Sixth Amendment. b. It was applied to the states in 1963 in Gideon v. Wainwright. c. The right to counsel includes misdemeanor cases in which a person could go to jail. d. It has been an issue in cases where defendants cannot afford to hire a lawyer. e. It applies to the states only in instances where the defendant can be sentenced to death.
Which of the following is an example of the governor using informal powers?
a. using line item veto on appropriations bills b. using reduction veto on the budget c. introducing legislative packages that reflect the values of his or her party d. appointing major campaign contributors as board members