Researchers Have the Ethical Responsibility to Guard the Welfare of _____

question 3

Multiple Choice

Researchers have the ethical responsibility to guard the welfare of _____.

• A) research participants
• B) clients
• C) colleagues
• D) organizations to which they belong
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Fundamental Ethical Principles

The basic moral guidelines that help direct individuals’ behaviors and decision-making in various situations.

Counseling Profession

A field of professional practice focused on providing guidance, support, and therapy to individuals or groups to promote mental health and well-being.

Ethical Dilemma

A situation in which a difficult choice must be made between two or more actions, where no option resolves the issue in an ethically satisfactory way.

Decision-Making Process

A series of steps or stages taken to identify and choose the best solution from among various alternatives.