AP Psychology - 1.5

Research Design

The method chosen by psychologists to study a topic, such as case study, survey, or naturalistic observation, based on various factors like time and ethics.

Ethics

A system of moral standards that guide proper and responsible behavior in research.

Ethical Considerations

Important factors in psychology that influence how information is gathered and discovered, focusing on the well-being of participants.

Harm

The expectation that researchers should take measures to protect participants from physical or psychological harm during studies.

Institutional Review

A set of US federal rules and regulations that oversee research involving human or animal subjects to ensure ethical and scientific standards are met.

Confidentiality

The principle of keeping participant information secret and not disclosing it without consent.

Informed Consent

The process by which a participant agrees to take part in research after being informed about the study's purpose, nature, and potential risks.

Informed Assent

Agreement from individuals who cannot provide informed consent (like minors or cognitively impaired individuals) to participate in research, acknowledging they may not fully understand the implications.

Confederate

An individual who acts as a participant in a study but is actually part of the research team, helping to create specific conditions for the experiment.

Debriefing

The process that occurs after a study where participants are given complete information about the study, including any deception that was used during the research.