Emotional harm refers to psychological distress or negative feelings experienced by individuals participating in research studies. Physical harm refers to any physical injury caused during an experiment.
Related terms
Risk-Benefit Ratio: Evaluating the potential risks of participation against the benefits gained from the research.
Deception: Sometimes researchers use deception to study genuine reactions, but they must ensure it doesn't cause significant emotional or physical harm.
Coercion: Pressuring participants to take part in a study against their will or under duress.