AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is a way of dealing with a potential ethical issue?
A
Deception
B
Psychological harm or distress
C
Debriefing
D
Use real names
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Debriefing means providing information about the research to participants after they have. given their informed consent to participate, and usually after their participation is completed. A. Debriefing Form is required if the research involves deception of the participants.

Detailed explanation-2: -The debriefing is an essential part of the consent process and is mandatory when the research study involves deception. The debriefing provides participants with a full explanation of the hypothesis being tested, procedures to deceive participants and the reason(s) why it was necessary to deceive them.

Detailed explanation-3: -“Debriefing” is a procedure that occurs at the conclusion of the human subject’s participation in the study (although, in cases that warrant it, a full debriefing may occur at the conclusion of the study), through which the subject is provided the opportunity to discuss with the researcher the details of the research.

Detailed explanation-4: -Debriefing is a directed, intentional conversation that can be used for knowledge or skill attainment, or to answer questions about threats to patient safety and patient care based on a recent event or a hypothetical situation.

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