Ethical Guidelines and Informed Consent

Very Hard Unit 1: Scientific Foundations Ethical Guidelines

In the context of psychological research, ethical guidelines serve as essential protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of research participants. One key principle established by organizations such as the American Psychological Association (APA) is the requirement for informed consent. This principle mandates that participants fully understand the nature of the research and any potential risks involved before agreeing to partake. Additionally, ethical guidelines emphasize the importance of debriefing after participation, specifically if any deception was involved during the study. Which of the following scenarios illustrates a violation of ethical guidelines related to informed consent in psychological research?

A researcher informs participants about the general aims of the study but not the specific hypotheses.

Participants are informed prior to the study that they will undergo a mild stress induction procedure for the research.

Prior to participation, a researcher provides full disclosure of the study's purpose, procedures, and potential risks.

Potential participants are misled about the true purpose of the study, which involves a psychological manipulation that may cause anxiety.

Participants must voluntarily agree to participate in the study after being informed of their right to withdraw at any time.

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