Understanding Informed Consent in Psychological Research

Easy Unit 1: Scientific Foundations Ethical Guidelines

In psychological research, ethical guidelines are established to promote responsible conduct and ensure the safety of participants. One major principle is the need for informed consent, which means that researchers must provide potential participants with sufficient information about the study, including its purpose, procedures, risks, and potential benefits, to make an informed decision about their participation.

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

Informed consent requires participants to agree to participate without knowing any details of the study.

Informed consent allows participants to withdraw at any time without facing consequences.

Informed consent mandates that researchers provide a full debriefing after the study is completed.

Informed consent involves participants being fully aware of the potential consequences of their participation.

Informed consent is only necessary if the research involves sensitive topics.

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