AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Anonymity and confidentiality are important because they protect the privacy of those who voluntarily agree to participate in research.

Detailed explanation-2: -Confidentiality refers to a condition in which the researcher knows the identity of a research subject, but takes steps to protect that identity from being discovered by others.

Detailed explanation-3: -Confidentiality represents an agreement that is formed between the researcher and participant, via the informed consent process, that ensures the participant’s identity, personal information, responses, etc. will not be disclosed to anyone outside of the research team unless otherwise agreed upon.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Code of Ethics identifies the confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, patients, students, and research subjects as a matter of ethical obligation, not just as a matter of legal or workplace requirements.