Understanding Informed Consent

Easy Unit 1: Scientific Foundations Ethical Guidelines

In psychological research, ethical guidelines are crucial to protecting the welfare of participants. These guidelines help ensure that researchers conduct their studies responsibly and with respect for the rights of individuals. One important aspect of these ethical guidelines is the principle of informed consent.

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

Informed consent requires participants to agree to participate without any prior knowledge of the study.

Informed consent involves providing participants with enough information about the study to make an educated decision about their participation.

Informed consent is only necessary if the research involves invasive procedures.

Informed consent allows researchers to gather data from participants without their knowledge.

Informed consent is a form that participants must sign to indicate their willingness to be part of the research.

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