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Unjustifiable Research Harm
In general, psychological research that carries the potential to inflict harm that is more than minor, or that lasts for more than a short duration, is rarely considered to be ethically justified by its potential benefits.
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Research Methods in Psychology - 4th American Edition @ KPU
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