I've not used the term "subject" for years. Whereas I think it is silly to
think of research participants as "partners" (another term that was under
consideration), subject ("subjected to") seems unduly feudal.
Tricia Keith-Spiegel, PhD
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> I heard the APA wants to retire the term "subjects"
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> Is this a good move, or are they just being silly?
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