A Researcher Is Designing a Study That Includes a Procedure

Multiple Choice

A researcher is designing a study that includes a procedure that may be upsetting or psychologically disturbing to the participants.What special actions do the guidelines for ethical standards of the Canadian Psychological Association require the researcher to follow?

A) The researcher must have a personal liability statement from an insurance company.
B) Although not required,the researcher should consult with an institutional review board prior to beginning the research.
C) The researcher must minimize risks,inform participants of potential risks,and be prepared to deal with participant reactions.
D) The researcher must have available,on-call in the laboratory,a medical doctor and a psychiatrist to deal with potential problems.