Which of the Following Is When Researchers Are Ethically Required

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is when researchers are ethically required to take steps to ensure that all information provided by participants in human development research will not be shared with anyone outside the immediate research group?

• A) Informed consent prior to participation
• B) Confidentiality
• C) Deception and debriefing
• D) Protection from physical and psychological harm

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Definitions:

Financial Liability

An obligation to transfer cash or other resources as a result of past transactions or events.

Contractual Obligation

A contractual obligation is a duty or responsibility that one party is legally bound to perform under a contract agreement with another party.

Cash Consideration

Payment made in cash during a transaction, as opposed to stock exchange or other non-cash assets.

Amortised Cost

A financial valuation technique that gradually writes off the initial cost of an asset over a period, or the method of allocating the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life.