A research participant walked out during the middle of an experiment without completing the research task.Which of the following statements is true regarding this incident?
A) The participant cannot be penalized for withdrawing.
B) The participant violated the principle of necessity.
C) The research task was not free from coercion.
D) The researcher used unethical principles.

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Participants have the right to withdraw from the experiment at any point in time, and they cannot be penalized for doing so. Therefore, the participant cannot be penalized for leaving the experiment in the middle without completing the research task.

A Research Participant Walked Out During the Middle of an Experiment