AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -When withdrawing from a study, let the research team know that you want to withdraw. The research team may ask why you want to leave the study. It can be helpful to have this information but you do not have to provide a reason if it makes you uncomfortable.

Detailed explanation-2: -A participant can leave a research study at any time. When withdrawing from the study, the participant should let the research team know that he/she/they wishes to withdraw. A participant may provide the research team with the reason(s) for leaving the study, but is not required to provide their reason.

Detailed explanation-3: -Research Ethics Individuals have the right to choose to participate or not. Also, an individual who initially agrees to participate in a study has the right to withdraw from the study at any point and the right to refuse to answer any particular question(s) or participate in a particular set of procedures.

Detailed explanation-4: -Correct. Participants can withdraw at any point without the need for an explanation.

Detailed explanation-5: -It is important for a researcher to reiterate consent and the right to withdraw at the beginning of the discussion. Whilst participants may have given consent prior to arriving, they may feel less comfortable consenting when they see the environment, the researcher, or other participants.