When a psychologist is making a determination regarding whether or not a study is ethical, one should first consider __________ versus the demand or desire for increased knowledge in a particular field of study.

Ethical decisions in research require weighing the potential benefits of gaining knowledge against protecting participants’ rights and well-being. In particular, a psychologist should consider an individual’s privacy, not the study’s schedule, earnings, or recognition.

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