APFIVE Ethical Mitigation of Participant Harm
How might a researcher ethically address the potential harm to participants when conducting a study on the psychological effects of social media use among teenagers?
A
Disclose the potential risks in the consent form without providing additional support mechanisms.
B
Implement strict confidentiality measures and provide resources for counseling if adverse effects arise.
C
Exclude any teenager who shows initial signs of distress, regardless of how it affects the sample size.
D
Focus only on positive aspects of social media use to avoid any negative psychological impact.
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