AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND ETHICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When is it best to remind participants of their “right to withdraw”?
A
After the study has been completed
B
Before the study as been started
C
During the study
D
Before, during and after the study has taken place
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Research subjects should be reminded of their right to withdraw from the research at any time without penalty. Reevaluation of a decision to participate may be stimulated by a change in clinical status or life circumstances.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -one of the basic rights of research participants that is ensured by an institutional review board. Freedom to withdraw allows a research participant to drop out of a study at any time without penalty.

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