When the researcher has access to a respondent's personal information but promises not to disclose it,the respondent has been assured ______.
A)ethical consideration
B)social desirability
C)confidentiality
D)anonymity

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Confidentiality refers to the protection of personal information revealed by the respondent. In this case, the researcher has access to the information but promises not to disclose it, which assures the respondent that their personal information will be kept confidential. Ethical consideration refers to the overall ethical standards and principles that guide research, while social desirability refers to the tendency of respondents to answer in a way that is socially acceptable or desirable rather than truthful. Anonymity refers to the protection of the respondent's identity, which is not applicable in this scenario since the researcher has access to their personal information.

When the Researcher Has Access to a Respondent's Personal Information