Scientific Foundations of Psychology
A researcher conducting cross-cultural studies needs most closely adhere which APA guideline?
Ensuring that the findings are generalizable across different societal norms and values.
Avoid using biased or pejorative language when describing outcomes in different cultural groups.
Applying culturally sensitive and relevant techniques tailored for diverse populations under study.
Obtaining IRB Approval for all research protocols regardless of cultural contexts involved.
In what way can psychologists ethically address unexpected adverse effects experienced by participants during an experimental treatment?
Waiting until the study's conclusion to analyze whether negative effects were statistically significant
Allowing participants to withdraw but not offering additional support due to budgetary constraints
Providing appropriate follow-up care, including referrals to mental health professionals
Notifying participants that adverse effects were an anticipated risk included in the consent form
What ethical principle requires psychologists to consider the potential harm of their research?
The right to withdrawal principle
Beneficence principle
Principle of anonymity/confidentiality
Do no harm principle
What must researchers prioritize when conducting a longitudinal study on a sensitive topic such as childhood trauma's effect on adult mental health?
Publishing only data that supports pre-registered hypotheses about trauma effects.
Compensating subjects equally irrespective of their time commitment or emotional distress faced during research phases.
Protecting confidentiality by securely handling personally identifiable information at every stage.
Securing initial consent once at the beginning without renewing it throughout the study period.
Debriefing is when a researcher _____.
explains the true purpose of a study immediately after the study is complete
explains the purpose of a study before the study begins
uses deception in a study
has a study approved by the Institutional Review Board
Which ethical guideline in psychology requires that participants must be informed about the nature of the study before it begins?
Anonymity
Informed consent
Right to withdraw
Debriefing
If a researcher uses deception in an experiment to ensure natural behavior, which ethical guideline is most critical for them to follow after the study?
Providing participants with monetary compensation for their time and effort.
Debriefing the participants about the true nature of the study.
Ensuring that participation is completely voluntary and can be withdrawn at any time.
Obtaining informed consent from participants before conducting research.

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In what situation does social loafing most likely occur?
In an individual art project for school.
In a game of chess against another person.
In a public speaking competition.
In a group project where each member's contribution isn't evaluated individually.
What is a researcher’s ethical responsibility when conducting a longitudinal study on adolescent development with potentially sensitive data?
Disclosing participant identities when publishing results for authenticity validation.
Ensuring confidentiality of the individual participants throughout the study period.
Sharing preliminary findings with participants before peer-review to encourage transparency.
Publishing all raw data publicly for greater scientific scrutiny and replication efforts.
What therapeutic approach might involve analyzing an individual's past relationships as means to understand current interpersonal problems within psychodynamic therapy?
Rational emotive behavior therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Transference-focused psychotherapy