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Research ethics are the guidelines researchers follow to protect the rights of animals used in research and humans who participate in studies. These guidelines are published by professional organizations such as the American Physchological Assocation, the American Educational Research Association, and the Society for Research in Child Development. HGD Chapter 1 p. 17

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 * Protection from Harm: It is unethical to do research that may cause participants permanent physical or psychological harm.
 * example: if the study will remind subjects of unpleasant experiences, such as rape, researchers must provide them with coounseling
 * Informed Consent: Researchers must inform participants of any possible harm an dhave them sign a consent form stating that they are aware of the risks of participating.
 * Confidentiality: Participants have the right to confidentiality.
 * Knowledge of Results: Participants, their parents, and the administrators of insitutions in which research takes place have a right to a written summary of a study's results.
 * Deception: If deception has been a necessary part of a study, participants have the right to be informed about the deception as soon as the study is over.

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Mnemonics:
P rotection from harm I nformed consent C onfidentiality K nowledge of results - D eception

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