Surveys are usually seen as non-invasive tools that involve minimum risk to participants. However, this might not be true of some surveys. Why might the Beck Depression Inventory contain more than minimal risk to respondents?
a. The items can trigger depression in non-depressed individuals.
b. An item asking about suicidality could trigger suicide behavior in vulnerable individuals.
c. An item asking about gender identity can cause emotional upset in some individuals.
d. The items can lead to low mood in most individuals.
Answer: b. An item asking about suicidality could trigger suicide behavior in vulnerable individuals.
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