Informed Consent Violations in Research Ethics

Very Hard Unit 1: Scientific Foundations Ethical Guidelines

In psychological research, adhering to ethical guidelines is critical to ensure the protection of participants and the integrity of the study. The American Psychological Association (APA) outlines several principles, one of which emphasizes the importance of obtaining informed consent from participants before they engage in a study. Informed consent should inform participants about the nature of the research, any potential risks involved, and their right to withdraw at any time without penalty.

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates a violation of the informed consent principle?

A researcher provides participants with detailed information about the study and obtains their written consent before participation.

An experimenter recruits participants from a public location and only gives them a brief description of the study after they have agreed to participate.

Researchers ensure that all participants are aware they can withdraw from the study at any point.

A study includes a consent form that explains the purpose and procedures while also outlining the risks involved.

Participants are informed that the study will remain confidential and are permitted to ask questions before participation.

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