AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the term “ethics” mean in psychology?
A
correct rules of conduct necessary when carrying out research
B
experiments
C
opportunity sampling
D
publishing research findings
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ethics refers to the correct rules of conduct necessary when carrying out research. We have a moral responsibility to protect research participants from harm. However important the issue under investigation psychologists need to remember that they have a duty to respect the rights and dignity of research participants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ethical considerations in research are a set of principles that guide your research designs and practices. These principles include voluntary participation, informed consent, anonymity, confidentiality, potential for harm, and results communication.

Detailed explanation-3: -As a scientific discipline and as a profession, it is important for psychology to articulate its ethical principles. It gives us credibility and respect. It provides a vehicle for resolving ethical issues, and it offers guidance in an often-ambiguous world.

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