Which Statement Below Is True Regarding Ethical Practices in Psychological

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which statement below is true regarding ethical practices in psychological research?

• A) Breaches of confidentiality cannot be justified.
• B) The responsibility for ethical practice belongs not only to the researcher,but also the IRB,and even the journal editor(s).
• C) Ethical decisions should never be based on practicality.
• D) Ethical violations have traditionally been a mark of good research.

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Definitions:

Animism

The belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence or soul.

Concrete Operational Stage

A developmental phase in children, identified by Jean Piaget, typically occurring between ages 7 and 12, where children begin to think logically about concrete events.

Cognitive Development

Cognitive development is the process by which individuals acquire and evolve in their thinking abilities, from infancy through adulthood, encompassing reasoning, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Equal Amounts

Refers to a situation where two or more entities possess the same quantity or measure of something.