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After Rebecca participated in a psychology experiment, the researcher explained the study’s nature and purpose to her. This procedure is called
a) confidentiality.
b) debriefing.
c) interrogation.
d) nondisclosure.

All of these are steps to avoid plagiarism except
a) identify direct quotations by using quotation marks.
b) include a complete list of references at the end of a research report.
c) never paraphrase.
d) take complete notes.

All of these are examples of fraud except
a) fabricating data.
b) falsifying data.
c) plagiarism.
d) using deception in a research study.

Experimenters should obtain informed consent
a) after each subject completes the experiment.
b) after the experiment is concluded.
c) in writing.
d) through verbal agreement.

IRBs perform a risk/benefit analysis for ____ studies.
a) all studies involving animal and human subjects
b) “at risk” studies
c) “minimal risk” studies
d) “at risk” and “minimal risk” studies

In a study of obedience by ____, subjects were deceived about whether they were administering dangerous shocks to learners.
a) Brady
b) Bramel
c) Donnerstein, Linz, and Penrod
d) Milgram

Research ethics
a) apply only to research with human subjects.
b) are value neutral.
c) articulate scientists’ sense of right and wrong.
d) must be weighed against the benefits of research.

Samantha has developed an original research proposal. Since her psychology experiment involves human subjects, she will have to submit it to the campus
a) Human Research Review Committee.
b) Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
c) Institutional Review Board.
d) Subjects Use Committee.

Researchers identify subjects by code numbers and report group data to maintain
a) anonymity.
b) confidentiality.
c) informed consent.
d) subject safety.

The ____ publishes the code of ethical principles that apply to psychologists and students who conduct research.
a) American Association for the Advancement of Science
b) American Psychiatric Association
c) American Psychological Association
d) Psychonomic Society

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