Researchers endeavoring to conduct an on-line study should consider that there are some potential risks of harm to subjects uniq
ue to internet-based research. One of these risks is: A) Recruiting, consenting and debriefing subjects takes place on-line, and may require little to no interaction with the subjects.B) People assume pseudonymous on-line identities, such as an avatar in an MMORPG.C) Online studies do not require the documentation of informed consent.D) Individuals may post private identifiable information about themselves on-line without intending it to be public and available to researchers.
Answer: the correct answer is D) Individuals may post private identifiable information about themselves on-line without intending it to be public and available to researchers.
Explanation: Handling private information is a delicate issue and personal information has to be treated with care.
The correct answer is no significan effects on behavior. Subliminal messages are stimuli that we recieve unconciously. Even though they do not produce an immediate behavioral reaction, over the course of time they can have an impact on our thinking process.
