Dr.King was interested in conducting a study involving adolescent males in a corrections setting.Facility staff informed individuals who refused to participate in her study that they would receive consequences for their nonparticipation,such as additional yard work and cleaning detail.Why was Dr.King so concerned?
A) Dr.King had never worked in a corrections setting and was afraid she might be hurt.
B) Dr.King knew this violated the ethical principle of freedom from exertion.
C) Dr.King knew this violated the ethical principle of freedom from coercion.
D) Dr.King knew this violated the ethical principle of limited deception.

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Dr. King was concerned because the facility staff's actions violated the ethical principle of freedom from coercion. Coercion is defined as the use of pressure or threats to force someone to do something against their will. In this case, the threat of additional yard work and cleaning detail was a form of coercion that could have undermined the voluntary nature of the study. It is important for research to be conducted ethically and for participants to have the right to refuse to participate without fear of consequences.

DrKing Was Interested in Conducting a Study Involving Adolescent Males