A psychologist is conducting a research study on the relationship between personality traits and job performance. A participant revealed during the debriefing that he felt pressured to respond in a socially desirable manner due to the sensitive nature of some questions.   Based on the scenario given, answer the following questions. Support your discussions with relevant examples and evidence from reputable sources.   How would you respond to the participant's concerns about feeling pressured to respond in a socially desirable manner? What steps would you take to ensure that future participants feel comfortable and confident in their responses? How would you address the ethical implications of the participant's experience and prevent similar situations from occurring?

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A psychologist is conducting a research study on the relationship between personality traits and job performance. A participant revealed during the debriefing that he felt pressured to respond in a socially desirable manner due to the sensitive nature of some questions.

 

Based on the scenario given, answer the following questions. Support your discussions with relevant examples and evidence from reputable sources.

 

  1. How would you respond to the participant's concerns about feeling pressured to respond in a socially desirable manner?
  2. What steps would you take to ensure that future participants feel comfortable and confident in their responses?
  3. How would you address the ethical implications of the participant's experience and prevent similar situations from occurring?
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