A health psychologist plans to conduct a study into alcohol use with adolescents in a country where the legal drinking age is 18.She plans to collect a sample of around 40 people under the age of 18 (20 male and 20 female)from a local youth organization and conduct face-to-face interviews and administer questionnaires that measure alcohol consumption, personality, and well-being and she also plans to secretly observe whether the young people accept alcoholic drinks at the end-of-year function organized by the youth organization.Which of the following statements is true?
A)The researcher has no right to argue against the decision because she is unethical.
B)The researcher has no right to argue against the decision because she is breaking the law.
C)The researcher has no right to argue against the decision because some participants could come from cultures where alcohol is banned.
D)The researcher should have a right to argue against the decision because the science of psychology is part of society and values are open to challenge.
E)None of the above.

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The researcher should have the right to argue against the decision because the science of psychology is part of society and values are open to challenge. It is important to consider the potential harm of asking underage individuals their alcohol consumption habits and secretly observing if they accept alcoholic drinks. Additionally, cultural differences should be taken into account when conducting research. The researcher has a responsibility to ensure the ethical treatment of participants and to follow legal guidelines, which may involve adjusting the study design or seeking alternative methods. Challenging societal norms and values can lead to positive change and progress within the field of psychology.

A Health Psychologist Plans to Conduct a Study into Alcohol