Three major ethical concerns of psychological researchers are deception, lasting harm to subjects, and:

Correct answer: D. invasion of privacy

  • A. morality of the under investigation
  • B. loss of future research possibilities
  • C. falsified results
  • D. invasion of privacy

Explanation

Invasion of privacy is a major research-ethics concern, alongside deception and protection from lasting psychological or physical harm. Researchers must obtain informed consent and protect participants' personal information.

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