The Ethical Guideline of Informed Consent Specifically Asserts That

question 71

Multiple Choice

The ethical guideline of informed consent specifically asserts that:

• A) deception is always ethically justified and is a part of most experiments.
• B) participants should be told of the key procedures in a study and told that they withdraw from the study without consequence.
• C) experimenters need to be informed about significant research that has already been done in their research areas.
• D) participants can be deceived when it is ethically justified and no other alternatives are feasible.

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Definitions:

Incarcerated Populations

Individuals held in prisons or jails, focusing on their demographics, health issues, and the challenges they face.

General Population

The general population refers to the total population or the entirety of individuals in a specified area, without filtering for particular characteristics or conditions.

Mental Health Courts

Specialized court dockets that provide a treatment-focused alternative for individuals with mental disorders who are involved in the criminal justice system.

Social Service Professionals

Individuals who work to improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through various forms of support and intervention.