AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND ETHICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If a researcher violates the code of research ethics they may face ____
A
A fine
B
Loss of their license to research or practice psychology
C
A written warning and loss of reputation
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These include anonymity, confidentiality, informed consent, researchers’ potential impact on the participants and vice versa.

Detailed explanation-2: -Finally, many of the norms of research promote a variety of other important moral and social values, such as social responsibility, human rights, animal welfare, compliance with the law, and public health and safety. Ethical lapses in research can significantly harm human and animal subjects, students, and the public.

Detailed explanation-3: -Researchers found guilty of misconduct can lose federal funding, be restricted to supervised research or lose their job, so thorough investigation of an allegation is vital.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thus, Violating participant confidentiality, making recommendations beyond the scope of data collected and changing data to meet the desired outcome are examples of violations of research ethics.

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