Multiple Choice
Correct collection of evidence in the scientific method requires which of the following?
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2. Psychology Research
The Scientifc Method in Psychology
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an accepted guideline for ethical research in psychology?
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Researchers may intentionally deceive participants without providing any debriefing after the study.
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Researchers should ensure the confidentiality and privacy of participants' data.
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Participants have the right to withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.
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Participants must be informed about the nature of the research and provide consent before participating.
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the core principles of ethical research in psychology, which include respect for persons, beneficence, and justice. These principles guide the development of ethical guidelines.
Step 2: Review the common accepted ethical guidelines such as informed consent, confidentiality, the right to withdraw, and the necessity of debriefing, especially when deception is involved.
Step 3: Analyze each option in the problem: determine if it aligns with these ethical principles. For example, informed consent requires participants to be informed about the research before participation.
Step 4: Recognize that intentional deception is sometimes allowed but must be followed by a thorough debriefing to explain the true nature of the study and to alleviate any potential harm or misunderstanding.
Step 5: Identify the statement that violates these guidelines—specifically, the one that allows deception without any debriefing, which is not accepted in ethical psychological research.
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