Which of the following is NOT an example of coercion?
A)A researcher hinting to participants that their employer will be told if they do not participate
B)A researcher offering three points of extra credit to college students to participate in a study
C)A researcher offering homeless participants $1,000 to participate in a study
D)A researcher telling participants that he will be fired if he is unable to recruit at least 50 participants

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Offering extra credit is not considered coercion as it does not involve physical or psychological harm or threats. The other options involve some form of coercion, such as hinting at negative consequences or offering excessively large incentives.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Coercion