Psychology GCSE
Ethical considerations in research
What Ethical considerations in research means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Ethical considerations in research
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Concerns such as the lack of protection from psychological harm, which the study is evaluated for.
Topics that use Ethical considerations in research
- Topic 5: Social influence - 5.2 Studies (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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