Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Bernice is conducting a study on how homelessness affects mental disorders. Her study was conducted with no errors and the research would be clearly helpful to many people. During the study, Bernice appeared repulsed by her subjects and wore gloves and a face mask when interacting directly with them. Which of the following principles of psychology or codes of conduct did Bernice violate?
Answer
A
Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
B
Fidelity and Responsibility
C
Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity
D
Competence
Explanation
Bernice’s study may be useful and methodologically sound, but her visibly repulsed behavior treats participants in a demeaning way. The principle of Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity requires psychologists to treat people with respect and protect their dignity, so this is the principle she violated.
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