What responsibilities do researchers have to society in general? Why are these responsibilities important to consider when developing a research study?
What will be an ideal response?
Researchers must consider the social and political implications of their work and be prepared to appropriately address any concerns that people may have. This is important since findings can be misinterpreted or overshadowed by misinformation, which could in turn influence others to disregard significant or helpful research.
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a. a resistance reaction. b. physiological exhaustion. c. autonomic rebound. d. an alarm reaction.
A written consent form that is signed by the researcher and the participant is required for all research with human participants
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is the most common sex-chromosome anomaly?
A) Down syndrome B) Klinefelter's syndrome C) PKU D) Turner's syndrome
The amygdala contributes to learning by strengthening declarative memories about emotional events involving:
a. Good things that happen to you b. Surprising things that happen to you c. Bad things that happen to you d. All are strengthened, provided there is an emotional component