Ethics

What is the importance of confidentiality in research?

• Confidentiality in research is not important and can be disregarded.

• Confidentiality in research only benefits the researchers and not the participants or sources.

• Confidentiality in research is a hindrance to the progress of scientific knowledge.

• Confidentiality in research is important to protect the privacy and rights of participants and sources.

What is informed consent and why is it necessary in psychological research?

• Informed consent is the process of obtaining permission from participants after providing them with all relevant information about the study.

• Informed consent is the process of manipulating participants to participate in a study.

• Informed consent is the process of deceiving participants about the true nature of the study.

• Informed consent is not necessary in psychological research.

What are the ethical guidelines that psychologists should follow?

• Psychologists should follow ethical guidelines outlined by professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association (APA).

• Psychologists should follow ethical guidelines outlined by professional organizations such as the American Bar Association (ABA).

• Psychologists should follow ethical guidelines outlined by professional organizations such as the American Dental Association (ADA).

• Psychologists should follow ethical guidelines outlined by professional organizations such as the American Medical Association (AMA).

What is an independent variable (IV)?

• The variable that is manipulated

• The variable that is measured

• A variable that is kept constant

• A variable that is not used in the experiment

An ethical question is one about what is....(best answer)

• costs the most or least

• wrong or right

• easiest versus hardest

• most beneficial to the most people

"Briefing" the participants would most likely mean...

• giving participants information about the study before it begins

• giving participants information about the study after it begins

• putting participants into the the most appropriate conditions

• ensuring there is no physical harm done

If participants feel unhappy for any reason with the research after debriefing what must they be given?

• Informed consent

• Anonymity

• The right to withdraw their data

• Additional payment

Once participants have started the research study they cannot withdraw unless the researcher gives permission.

• True

• False

The protection of participant's self esteem is not a concern for researchers

• True

• False

Names of participants cannot be published with the research results

• True

• False