In Psychological Research,the Idea of Informed Consent Is That Participants

question 31

Multiple Choice

In psychological research,the idea of informed consent is that participants

• A) have a right to know the results of the study after it is complete.
• B) need to be aware of the risks and benefits of participating in research.
• C) should not be pressured into participating in a research experiment.
• D) can expect the researchers to keep the outcomes of the study confidential.

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Definitions:

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A philosophical framework developed by John Locke that emphasizes natural rights, including life, liberty, and property, and the idea of a social contract between the government and its citizens.

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