Ethical Principles Developed by the American Psychological Association and the British

question 22

Multiple Choice

Ethical principles developed by the American Psychological Association and the British Psychological Society urge psychological investigators to

• A) forewarn potential research participants of the exact hypotheses that the research will test.
• B) avoid the use of laboratory experiments when the behaviors of interest can be directly observed in natural settings.
• C) ensure that research participants give informed consent before participating in the research.
• D) avoid the use of monetary incentives in recruiting people to participate in research.

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Definitions:

Early Childhood

A developmental period ranging from birth to eight years old, focusing on the growth and learning of young children.

Stability And Change

A concept in psychology that recognizes the balance between the consistency of an individual's personality traits over time (stability) and their potential to change and evolve (change).

Genetic Factors

Aspects of an individual's biological inheritance that influence their development and characteristics.

Developmental Processes

Developmental processes refer to the series of changes and patterns of growth that occur in humans and other organisms throughout their lifespan, including physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development.