Before participating in research, the participants often sign a document that tells them about some of the important features about the research, assures them that they will not have to do anything that they don't want to do, and tells them that they may stop participating at any time with no penalty. This document satisfies the ethical requirement for _____
a. responsible communication c. informed consent
b. risk/benefit analysis d. voluntary supplication
C
Informed consent forms must include all features that might affect the participant's willingness to participate.
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a. sex, both in the context of a committed relationship and in casual relationships, is acceptable. b. sex, in the context of a committed relationship is acceptable, but casual sex is much less acceptable. c. casual sex is acceptable, but sex in the context of a committed relationship is much less acceptable. d. neither causal sex nor sex in the context of a committed relationship are acceptable.
Since the 1980s, obesity in the United States has
a. decreased slightly. c. increased about 20%. b. remained about the same. d. increased dramatically.
The American Psychological Association has stated that research involving the harming and or killing of animals is unethical and should never be carried out, even by legitimate scientists
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Many psychologists believe the disorganized thoughts of people with schizophrenia result from a breakdown in
A) selective attention. B) memory storage. C) motivation. D) memory retrieval.