In field research, which of the following best represents ethical concerns with "going native"?
A) The researcher goes along with unethical activities in the course of research.
B) The researcher develops personal relationships with subjects.
C) The researcher gets emotionally involved with subjects.
D) The researcher may cause unintended consequences for subjects.
E) The researcher may cause subjects to have decreased level of trust for other social scientists.

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"Going native" refers to a researcher becoming too involved with the group being studied, potentially leading to a loss of objectivity and ethical concerns, such as participating in or condoning unethical activities.

In Field Research, Which of the Following Best Represents Ethical