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1. What is socially sensitive research?

  • studies in which there are potential consequences or implications for the class of individuals represented
  • studies in which there are potential consequences or implications, either directly for the participants or indirectly for the class of individuals represented
  • studies in which there are potential consequences or implications for the participants
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2. What is soft determinism?

  • the assumption that we choose our behaviour in all situations
  • the assumption that our behaviour is determined to a certain extent, but there is an element of free will over whether or not this behaviour is realised
  • the assumption that we have no free will whatsoever

3. What culture is most research biased towards?

  • the Western world
  • the Eastern world

4. To follow the 'protection from harm' guideline, what is the maximum amount of mental/physical harm participants can be exposed to?

  • slightly more than the amount expected in everyday life
  • the same amount expected in everyday life
  • slightly less than the amount expected in everyday life
  • none

5. What is prior general consent?

  • possible participants are told about the use of deception, and only those who agree to such a practise are selected as participants
  • a large random sample (of non participants) are introduced to the design of the study and use of deception, and if the majority agree they would give consent, this is presumed to be the belief of actual participants
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