Junior is in Professor Lee’s sociology class. Professor Lee is studying the effects of marijuana on students at his university. Professor Lee tells his class about the study and informs them that they are part of his sample. Junior does not want to participate in the study but decides to do so anyway. He fears that if he does not participate he may fail the class. This example demonstrates the use of what unethical practice?

a. voluntary participation
b. informed consent
c. subtle coercion
d. harm to participants


Ans: C

Sociology

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