Which of the Following Is a Common Ethical Guideline Suggested

question 257

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common ethical guideline suggested by the American Psychological Association?

• A) Participants may not withdraw once they start.
• B) Participants cannot be deceived about aspects of the research.
• C) Participants cannot be subjected to any physically or emotionally painful stimuli.
• D) Deception must be justified.

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Definitions:

Private Self

The aspect of an individual's self-concept that is kept internal and private, not usually revealed or expressed openly to others.

Generalized Other

A concept referring to the common behavioral expectations of a society, allowing individuals to anticipate how others will react to their actions.

George Herbert Mead

An early 20th-century sociologist and philosopher known for his work on developing the theory of symbolic interactionism.

Perspective-taking

The cognitive capacity to consider the world from someone else's viewpoint, an important component of empathy and interpersonal relationships.