Researchers have an ethical obligation to improve the well-being of others to the highest degree possible. This is emphasized by which APA ethical principle?
A) freedom
B) respect
C) justice
D) beneficence

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Beneficence refers to the ethical principle of acting for the benefit of others, promoting their well-being, and taking steps to prevent harm. This principle underlines the obligation of researchers to maximize benefits and minimize any possible harm to participants in their studies.

Researchers Have an Ethical Obligation to Improve the Well-Being of Others