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Diagnose the most appropriate pre-screening approach for this study based on the concept of minimizing risks, and briefly explain why it is the correct choice for this scenario.
Case context: A researcher is designing a study that involves exposing participants to images of phobia-inducing stimuli, such as spiders and snakes. The researcher wants to ensure that no participant experiences a severe adverse reaction or panic attack during the study.
Question: Diagnose the most appropriate pre-screening approach for this study based on the concept of minimizing risks, and briefly explain why it is the correct choice for this scenario.
Sample answer: The researcher should collect preliminary data using questionnaires or clinical interviews to systematically screen for severe psychological vulnerabilities, such as diagnosed phobias, before the study begins. This is the correct choice because it actively identifies and excludes high-risk potential participants, which is more effective at preventing adverse reactions than simply relying on participants to opt out during informed consent.
Key points:
- Diagnose the need for preliminary data collection
- Suggest using questionnaires or clinical interviews
- Explain that this screens for psychological vulnerabilities like specific phobias
- Identify that this method systematically excludes high-risk participants before the study begins
Rubric: Full credit is given for diagnosing the need to use questionnaires or interviews to exclude high-risk individuals, and explaining that this method systematically prevents adverse reactions.
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