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Protection from harm

GCSE Psychology · key term

Protection from harm

Definition

The researcher's responsibility to minimise the risk of physical and psychological harm to participants.

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AQA GCSE Psychology · 8182

Paper 1

Protection from harm means reducing risks to participants' physical and psychological welfare. Physical harm could include pain, injury or excessive fatigue. Psychological harm could include anxiety, embarrassment, guilt, distress or lowered self-esteem.
Revise: Ethical Considerations

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Protection from harm — AQA GCSE Psychology Definition

Informed consent

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