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Which of the following is NOT one of the ethical rules discussed?
Which of the following is NOT one of the ethical rules discussed?
- Participant Observation (correct)
- Debriefing
- Informed Consent
- Deception
The ethical rule of confidentiality ensures that participant information can be shared publicly.
The ethical rule of confidentiality ensures that participant information can be shared publicly.
False (B)
What is the primary purpose of debriefing after an experiment?
What is the primary purpose of debriefing after an experiment?
To explain all parts of the experiment and answer participants' questions
The ethical principle that allows participants to terminate their involvement at any time is known as the ______.
The ethical principle that allows participants to terminate their involvement at any time is known as the ______.
Match the ethical rules with their definitions:
Match the ethical rules with their definitions:
What is informed consent in psychological research?
What is informed consent in psychological research?
Participants can be physically harmed during psychological experiments as long as they consent to it.
Participants can be physically harmed during psychological experiments as long as they consent to it.
What right do participants have regarding their involvement in an experiment?
What right do participants have regarding their involvement in an experiment?
Participants in psychological research have the right to maintain their ______ from public knowledge.
Participants in psychological research have the right to maintain their ______ from public knowledge.
Match the following ethical rules with their descriptions:
Match the following ethical rules with their descriptions:
Which ethical rule relates to ensuring participants are not deceived?
Which ethical rule relates to ensuring participants are not deceived?
It is acceptable to deceive participants if it increases the validity of the research.
It is acceptable to deceive participants if it increases the validity of the research.
Researchers must ensure ______ of their participants during psychological studies.
Researchers must ensure ______ of their participants during psychological studies.
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Informed Consent
Informed Consent
Participants must be told about the potential risks and benefits of the study before they agree to participate.
Protection
Protection
Participants must be protected from physical or psychological harm. There are some exceptions, but they are very rare.
Right to Withdraw
Right to Withdraw
Participants can stop participating in the study at any time, without facing any negative consequences.
Deception
Deception
Researchers cannot lie to participants. Deception is only allowed in rare cases and must be justified.
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Confidentiality
Confidentiality
Information about participants must be kept private and not shared with anyone else. Sometimes information can be shared anonymously.
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Minimizing Harm
Minimizing Harm
Researchers have a responsibility to minimize any potential physical or psychological harm to study participants.
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Lack of Deception
Lack of Deception
Researchers should avoid misleading or deceiving participants about the nature of the study.
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Privacy
Privacy
Researchers must respect the right of participants to control how their personal information is used and shared.
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Debriefing
Debriefing
After the experiment is over, researchers must explain the study's purpose and answer any questions participants may have.
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Ethics in Psychological Research
Ethics in Psychological Research
The ethical principles that guide research in psychology.
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Ethics in Psychological Research
- Informed Consent: Participants understand all potential costs and risks before agreeing to participate.
- Protection: Participants cannot be physically or psychologically harmed—exceptions exist in rare situations.
- Right to Withdraw: Participants can end their involvement at any time.
- Lack of Deception: Researchers cannot lie or mislead participants, unless permitted under extremely specific circumstances..
- Confidentiality: Participant information is not shared without permission (or in specific, allowed ways).
- Privacy: Individuals can keep personal information private; sometimes referred to as participant anonymity.
- Debriefing: After the experiment, researchers explain all aspects and address participant questions.
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