AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND ETHICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is informed consent?
A
when people involved in your research are told
B
when people involved in your research are not told
C
when people involved in your research are paid
D
when people involved in your research are not paid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is informed consent? Informed consent is one of the founding principles of research ethics. Its intent is that human participants can enter research freely (voluntarily) with full information about what it means for them to take part, and that they give consent before they enter the research.

Detailed explanation-2: -This information is provided to potential participants through the informed consent process. Informed consent means that the purpose of the research is explained to them, including what their role would be and how the trial will work.

Detailed explanation-3: -The informed consent of the participant must be obtained before any research procedures start. This is documented by an informed consent form (ICF) signed by the participant. This document is kept on file for the duration of the clinical trial, as well as a specified time period afterwards for auditing purposes.

Detailed explanation-4: -(in-FORMD kun-SENT) A process in which patients are given important information, including possible risks and benefits, about a medical procedure or treatment, genetic testing, or a clinical trial. This is to help them decide if they want to be treated, tested, or take part in the trial.

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