AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What must a researcher do to fulfill the ethical principle of informed consent?
A
Keep information about participants confidential
B
Allow participants to choose whether to take part
C
Provide participants with a pre-experimental explanation of the study
D
Protect participants from potential harm
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: -Obtaining consent involves explaining the research and assessing participant comprehension using a consent document, usually a written consent form or information sheet, as a guide for the verbal explanation of the study.

Detailed explanation-3: -They are: (1) Respect for Persons (autonomy): This principle acknowledges the dignity and freedom of every person. It requires obtaining informed consent from all potential research subjects (or their legally authorized representatives). It also obligates researchers to protect those with limited autonomy.

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