Understanding Informed Consent in Research

Very Easy Unit 1: Scientific Foundations Ethical Guidelines

In psychological research, ethical guidelines are established to protect participants and ensure their safety and well-being. One of the fundamental principles within these guidelines is the principle of informed consent. This principle requires researchers to provide potential participants with adequate information about the study before they agree to participate.

Which of the following best describes the concept of informed consent in research?

Participants must agree to participate without being informed of the study's details.

Participants must be allowed to withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.

Participants must give consent after being thoroughly informed about the nature and risks of the research.

Participants must sign a contract agreeing to participate in the study.

Participants do not need to provide any form of consent for behavioral research.

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