AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -It’s always necessary to prevent permanent or excessive harm to participants, whether inadvertent or not. Defying research ethics will also lower the credibility of your research because it’s hard for others to trust your data if your methods are morally questionable.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of possible participant risks include physical harm, loss of privacy, unforeseen side effects, emotional distress or embarrassment, monetary costs, physical discomfort, and loss of time.

Detailed explanation-3: -The IRB is responsible for evaluating the potential risks and weighing the probability of the risk occurring and the magnitude of harm that may result.

Detailed explanation-4: -Direct benefits that may result from participation (e.g., psychological or emotional benefits, learning benefits, physical benefits, diagnostic or therapeutic benefits, etc.). If there are no direct benefits to participants, clearly state this. Benefits to the general participant population.