Briefly describe the basic rights of research participants.

What will be an ideal response?

Key terms and concepts that may be included in student responses:
? Understanding the study-nature of research; factors that might influence willingness to participate (e.g., risks and benefits); participation by minors
? Confidentiality-protection of participants' information and identity; reports involving information about individual participants requires explicit participant permission
? Right to refuse or withdraw participation without adverse effects
? Informed consent-differences between written and verbal consent (participant assent when working with child/adolescent participants)
? Deception-only when justified and absolutely necessary; participants should not be deceived about factors that might affect their willingness to participate, such as physical risks, discomfort, or unpleasant emotional experiences
? Debriefing-required when the study involves deception