With respect to ensuring respondents' freedom from harm, two questions can serve as a useful guide in determining whether or not a research design is ethical. One question is, "Is it impossible to restore the subject to his or her original condition?" and the other is _____.

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The first question addresses physical harm or damage, while the second question pertains to psychological harm or distress. The correct answer is A because a research design that exposes a subject to harm or psychological damage that cannot be reversed or restored to their original condition is not ethical. The other answer choices are important considerations for ethical research, but they do not directly relate to the question being asked.

With Respect to Ensuring Respondents' Freedom from Harm, Two Questions