Even though Watson had formulated techniques to remove Albert's fears, he chose not to even though he knew Albert would soon be moving away. By today's APA standards, Watson's actions were __________
A) appropriate for a case study.
B) within the framework of time demands.
C) unethical.
D) typical of a good researcher.

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The ethical standards of today's APA require researchers to prioritize the protection and well-being of their participants. By intentionally avoiding the removal of Albert's fear, Watson chose to prioritize his own research objectives over the potential harm to Albert, which is considered unethical.

Even Though Watson Had Formulated Techniques to Remove Albert's Fears