Carol wanted to study whether couples who had sex more frequently were happier than couples who did not. This would have required participants to divulge personal information. However, Carol neglected to inform the participants about the kind of private information they would have to provide. In this scenario, which guideline of psychological research did Carol most likely neglect to follow?

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Informed consent is a fundamental ethical requirement in research, especially when sensitive information is involved. Participants must be fully informed about the nature of the research and what it entails, including any potential disclosure of personal or sensitive information, so they can make an informed decision about their participation. Carol's failure to inform participants about the need to divulge personal information directly violates this principle.

Carol Wanted to Study Whether Couples Who Had Sex More