A situation in which financial or other personal considerations have the potential to compromise or bias professional judgment and objectivity is an example of:
A. Fraud
B. Research Misconduct
C. Conflict of Interest
D. Malfeasance
B. Research Misconduct
C. Conflict of Interest
D. Malfeasance
The correct answer is:
C. Conflict of Interest
A conflict of interest occurs when personal or financial considerations have the potential to compromise or bias an individual’s professional judgment and objectivity.