2.6.1 - Ethical Principles in Psychology
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Practice Questions
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What is informed consent in psychological research?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a participant feel safe and respected.
Why is confidentiality important in research?
💡 Hint: Consider the information participants share during studies.
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What is the main purpose of informed consent?
💡 Hint: Think about what participants need to know before agreeing.
True or False: Confidentiality is not necessary if participants voluntarily disclose their information.
💡 Hint: Consider how sensitive information is treated in studies.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a hypothetical psychological study and outline how you would implement informed consent, confidentiality, minimizing harm, and debriefing.
💡 Hint: Think about all four principles and how they interact during the research process.
Discuss a past ethical scandal in psychology and suggest how proper ethical guidelines could have changed the outcome.
💡 Hint: Look back at how participants were treated and what ethical guidelines were overlooked.
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