AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In order to be ethical what should a researcher do when approaching a person to complete a self-report?
A
Reassure them that their results do not matter
B
Gain informed consent
C
Be friendly so that the participant is relaxed
D
Offer a financial incentive
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What must a researcher do to fulfill the ethical principle of informed consent? Provide participants with enough information about a study to enable a rational decision about whether to participate.

Detailed explanation-2: -When conducting research on human subjects, minimize harms and risks and maximize benefits; respect human dignity, privacy, and autonomy; take special precautions with vulnerable populations; and strive to distribute the benefits and burdens of research fairly.

Detailed explanation-3: -Researchers must give prospective participants all the information necessary for them to make an informed decision about participating in the research. Of note: The information must be provided in plain language that the participants will easily understand. A reading level of grade 6 to 8 is generally recommended.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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