Which Ethical Precaution Is Not Required by the American Psychological

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which ethical precaution is not required by the American Psychological Association for researchers using children as subjects?

• A) Informed consent must be obtained from either a parent or legal guardian.
• B) Children must be allowed to withdraw from the research at any point if they so desire.
• C) Experimenters must strive to make the research encounter a positive and supportive experience.
• D) Researchers must avoid the use of deception.

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Definitions:

Life Insurance

An insurance policy that pays out a sum of money on the death of the insured person or after a set period.

Repaid

The action of paying back money that has been borrowed, often including an interest component.

Liability Coverage

Insurance that provides protection against claims resulting from injuries and damage to people and/or property.

Negligently

Acting in a careless or thoughtless manner, often resulting in harm or damage to others.