Which one of the following descriptions of ethics in psychological research is most inaccurate?

a. There are often blurry lines between what is ethical and what is not. It is not as clear-cut as many may think.
b. Simply by following laws of a country, researchers will generally be held to the strictest of standards.
c. Ethical issues should be heavily considered in all phases of research, even when one is no longer interacting with research participants.
d. Universities in the United States that conduct research have institutions created to safeguard the ethical standards of research.


Ans: b. Simply by following laws of a country, researchers will generally be held to the strictest of standards.

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