AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND ETHICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When must informed consent be obtained from participants?
A
before they participate
B
sometime after they begin participating
C
after the study is complete
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Consent should be obtained before the participant enters the research (prospectively), and there must be no undue influence on participants to consent. The minimum requirements for consent to be informed are that the participant understands what the research is and what they are consenting to.

Detailed explanation-2: -Informed consent should be obtained after the participant has been presented with pertinent information, has had adequate time to review the consent document and have all questions answered. Consent should also be obtained prior to any study specific procedures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Informed Consent Process Informed consent is the process of telling potential research participants about the key elements of a research study and what their participation will involve. The informed consent process is one of the central components of the ethical conduct of research with human subjects.

Detailed explanation-4: -Before enrolling in a clinical trial, the following information must be given to each potential research subject: A statement explaining that the study involves research. An explanation of the purposes of the research. The expected length of time for participation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Prior to participation in the trial, the subject or the subject’s legally acceptable representative should receive a copy of the signed and dated written informed consent form and any other written information provided to the subjects.

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