2.6 - Ethical Considerations in Psychological Research
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Practice Questions
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What is informed consent?
💡 Hint: Think about the agreement needed before participating.
Why is confidentiality important?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if personal data gets shared.
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What is the primary purpose of informed consent in research?
💡 Hint: Think about what participants agree to before participating.
True or False: Researchers do not need to debrief participants if they used deception in their study.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of honesty after participation.
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Design a research study involving deception. How would you justify its ethical implications?
💡 Hint: Consider what participants need to know before and after the study.
Evaluate a scenario where a study led to psychological distress. How could the researcher have minimized harm?
💡 Hint: Think about safeguards that can be put in place before research begins.
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