One of the most important procedures designed to implement the principle of respect for persons involved in psychological research is ___________.

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Informed consent is a procedure designed to ensure that participants in research are fully aware of the nature and purpose of the study, as well as the potential risks and benefits, and have given their voluntary consent to participate. This is a crucial way to respect the autonomy and self-determination of individuals and protect their rights as research participants. While the other options listed (random assignment, confidential data collection, and subject dialogue) are important considerations in ethical research, they do not directly address the principle of respect for persons in the same way that informed consent does.

One of the Most Important Procedures Designed to Implement the Principle