AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which ethical principle states participants should be free to leave the research setting whenever they wish.
A
informed consent
B
withdrawal
C
confidentiality
D
debriefing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The purpose of the research, expected duration and procedures. Participants’ rights to decline to participate and to withdraw from the research once it has started, as well as the anticipated consequences of doing so.

Detailed explanation-2: -The four fundamental principles of ethics which are being underscored are autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, and justice.

Detailed explanation-3: -Subjects in a research project must be aware that their participation in the study is voluntary, that they have the freedom to withdraw from the study at any time without any unfavorable consequences, and they are not harmed as a result of their participation or non-participation in the project.

Detailed explanation-4: -Objectivity: Strive to avoid bias in experimental design, data analysis, data interpretation, peer review, personnel decisions, grant writing, expert testimony, and other aspects of research. Integrity: Keep your promises and agreements; act with sincerity; strive for consistency of thought and action.

Detailed explanation-5: -Research Ethics Individuals have the right to choose to participate or not. Also, an individual who initially agrees to participate in a study has the right to withdraw from the study at any point and the right to refuse to answer any particular question(s) or participate in a particular set of procedures.

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