Under the American Psychological Association's ethical code for psychologists, psychological researchers:
A) must respect the dignity and welfare of the research participants.
B) must consult each participant's family doctor.
C) are never allowed to deceive research participants.
D) can identify research participants by name, but only in professional journals.

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According to the American Psychological Association's ethical code for psychologists, psychological researchers must respect the dignity and welfare of the research participants. This includes obtaining informed consent, ensuring confidentiality, and minimizing any potential harm to the participants. Options B and C are not accurate as researchers are not required to consult with participants' family doctors, and they may use deception in their research under certain conditions. Option D is incorrect as identifying research participants by name without their explicit consent would breach confidentiality requirements.

Under the American Psychological Association's Ethical Code for Psychologists, Psychological