AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND ETHICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A ‘consent’ form is ____
A
a special concert ticket.
B
an official permission.
C
researcher’s guidelines.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A document with important information about a medical procedure or treatment, a clinical trial, or genetic testing. It also includes information on possible risks and benefits. If a person chooses to take part in the treatment, procedure, trial, or testing, he or she signs the form to give official consent.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three types of patient consent you should know about for legal purposes: oral, written and implied consent.

Detailed explanation-3: -Additionally, the informed consent form is often mistaken to be a legally binding contract because it includes technical and legal-sounding language, and participants are typically required to sign it. However, a consent form is not a legally binding contract.

Detailed explanation-4: -A consent agreement is a legal contract that governs the relationship between parties where one party gives informed consent to participate in an activiey, such as a medical study, clinical trial, or procedure.

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