1. Research Methods
Research Ethics — Quiz
Test your understanding of research ethics with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which ethical principle is directly violated when a researcher fails to inform participants about the true nature of the study, even if it is for methodological reasons?
Question 2
What is the primary role of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) in the context of psychological research?
Question 3
When is debriefing considered an essential and mandatory part of the informed consent process?
Question 4
A researcher is conducting a study where participants are told they are testing a new learning strategy, but the real purpose is to observe their reactions to failure. What ethical concern is most prominent here?
Question 5
Which of the following best describes the ethical principle of 'protection from harm' in psychological research?