Audrey agreed to participate in a research experiment being conducted by a professor in psychology.She was told that the experiment would last two hours and would be somewhat boring but was not expected to be harmful in any way.After one hour,Audrey got tired of the tasks she was asked to do and told the experimenter she had changed her mind and wanted to quit.Can the experimenter tell her she has to continue?

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Participants in research experiments have the right to withdraw from the study at any time for any reason, and the experimenter cannot force them to continue. This is a principle of informed consent, which requires that participants be fully informed about the nature of the experiment, its potential risks and benefits, and their right to withdraw at any time without penalty. Even if Audrey used one hour of the experimenter's time, she is still entitled to stop participating if she wishes. Choice A and B are incorrect because they violate the principle of informed consent and the participant's right to withdraw. Choice D is also incorrect because it assumes that informed consent was not obtained, which is not stated in the scenario.

Audrey Agreed to Participate in a Research Experiment Being Conducted