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 of the following is NOT an ethical guideline for experimentation established by the APA?
A
Participation must be voluntary at all times
B
Personal information must be kept confidential
C
The subject must be informed of potential risks
D
Animals should be used instead of humans whenever possible
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Make reasonable efforts to minimize the discomfort, infection, illness and pain of animal subjects. Use a procedure subjecting animals to pain, stress or privation only when an alternative procedure is unavailable and the goal is justified by its prospective scientific, educational or applied value.

Detailed explanation-2: -The five principles are-Beneficence & Nonmaleficence, Fidelity & Responsibility, Integrity, Justice, and Respect for People’s Rights & Dignity.

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