While people who volunteer to participate in research are probably quite different in important ways from those who do not volunteer,most psychologists have chosen to prioritize ____.
A)the generalizability of research results over research ethics
B)validity over reliability
C)reliability over validity
D)research ethics over the generalizability of research results

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Prioritizing research ethics over the generalizability of research results is important to ensure that participants are not harmed or mistreated during the research process. This includes obtaining informed consent, protecting confidentiality, and minimizing risks to participants, which may limit the pool of volunteers. While generalizability is also important, it should not come at the cost of ethical considerations. Therefore, psychologists have chosen to prioritize research ethics over the generalizability of research results.

While People Who Volunteer to Participate in Research Are Probably