Mr. Voskamp collected all of his research subjects medical history for the purposes of his experiment. Later, he gave this information to his research subjects employers. This is an example of which unethical research practice?

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Mr. Voskamp collected all of his research subjects’ medical history for the purposes of his experiment. Later, he gave this information to his research subjects’ employers. This is an example of which unethical research practice?

A	Coercion
B	Confidentiality Violation
C	Deception
D	What? Unethical? There is no problem here!

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -This data they collect is called primary data. Another type of data that may help researchers is the data that has already been gathered by someone else. This is called secondary data.

Detailed explanation-2: -Incomplete Disclosure is a type of deception that involves withholding some information about the real purpose of the study, or the nature of the research procedures[3].

Detailed explanation-3: -Anonymity and confidentiality. To protect subjects’ interests and future well-being, their identity must be protected in a scientific study. This is done using the dual principles of anonymity and confidentiality.

Detailed explanation-4: -Example of voluntary participation When recruiting participants for an experiment, you inform all potential participants that they are free to choose whether they want to participate, and they can withdraw from the study anytime without any negative repercussions.

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AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

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