Question

Dr. Bishop wants to study how small children respond to scary stimuli. She will explain the procedure to parents and ask them to sign a permission form. She will have 3-5 year old kids individually come into her lab
Each child will be given a teddy bear to cuddle with. She will then stand a couple of feet behind the child as he or she plays and make a very loud scary sound. She will observe and measure the child's responses. The
child will come back in a few days and be given the teddy bear again, she will measure any reactions the child has to the bear.
What might an ethics review committee decide about the proposal?
The proposal is approved, as it meets the ethical guidelines defined by the APA
O The proposal is approved, because there is no deception
The proposal is denied, because participants wil ikely suffer psychological harm.
O The proposal is denied, because participants are not allowed to leave the study
The proposal is denied, because it does not meet confidentiality standards

Answer 1

Answer:

The proposal is denied, because participants will likely suffer psychological harm.

Explanation:

This proposal would cause psychological harm to its participents.

I also took the test and that was the correct answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is;

The proposal is denied, because participants will likely suffer psychological harm

Explanation:

Among the recommendations in the report on ethical research with children, it is suggested that the following should be observed by researchers;

1) Seeking consent should be a continuous process

2) Contemplate payment forms other than money to allow more discretion on child safety

3) Have two way communication with the child

4) Ask for assent of the child participating in the research

The above APA suggestions where not met by the researcher in the study.