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Course: PSYC14441 Psychological Research Skills I
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### Ethical issues in developmental research

Researchers have a vital responsibility to:
- Ensure the research does not harm the children physically or psychologically
- Obtain informed consent from parents/guardians and the child (if the child is old enough to understand)
- Preserve the anonymity of the children who take part – Counteract any negative outcomes
and correct any inaccurate impressions that arise during the study