Which Is NOT an Ethical Standard to Which Psychological Researchers

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT an ethical standard to which psychological researchers are expected to adhere?

• A) assisting participants to improve on the variables of interest
• B) obtaining informed consent
• C) counteracting negative outcomes of research
• D) preserving participants' anonymity

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Definitions:

Kurt Lewin

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