Research Ethics

What is Ethics also known as?

• Experimental Science
• Moral Philosophy
• Research Methodology
• Statistical Analysis

How many members must an IRB have at minimum?

• Five
• Seven
• Ten
• Three

Which principle involves "Do no harm" while maximizing benefits?

• Beneficence
• Confidentiality
• Justice
• Respect for Persons

What does a risk-benefit analysis in research involve?

• Analyzing statistical data
• Comparing the costs of research
• Comparing the risks and benefits of a research study
• Evaluating research proposals

What is considered deception in psychological research?

• Giving participants a chance to withdraw
• Offering incentives for participation
• Providing false information or misleading participants about key aspects
• Revealing all aspects of the study to participants

Part of the ethical guidelines of psychologists and means that information between a patient and a therapist cannot be shared with anyone

• Deception
• Confidentiality
• Anonymity
• Confederate

An act or statement which misleads, hides the truth, or promotes a belief, concept, or idea that is not true.

• Deception
• Confidentiality
• Anonymity
• Confederate

Individuals who seem to be participants but are part of the research team.

• Deception
• Confidentiality
• Anonymity
• Confederate

What does "forging data" involve?

• Accurately reporting research results
• Analyzing data correctly
• Conducting experiments properly
• Creating or altering data to present false results

What does the principle of "reversibility" in research ethics involve?

• Keeping participants' information confidential
• Maximizing the benefits of research
• Undoing any harmful effects on participants
• Using deception to achieve research goals