2.6.2 - Ethical Challenges in Psychological Research
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Practice Questions
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Define informed consent.
💡 Hint: Think about what participants need to know before agreeing.
What does confidentiality mean?
💡 Hint: Consider why privacy is important in research.
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What is informed consent?
💡 Hint: Consider the information given to participants about the study.
True or False: Confidentiality means that participants' data can be shared with anyone.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of protecting personal information.
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Consider a psychological study that requires participants to disclose personal trauma. How can a researcher address ethical concerns associated with this study?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of psychological safety.
Discuss the use of deception in research. Under what circumstances is it ethical, and what safeguards should be in place?
💡 Hint: Recall how ethical standards guide the use of such practices.
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