risk of harm in social and behavioral sciences generally fall in three categories, which

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The risk of harm in social and behavioral sciences generally falls into three categories:

  1. Invasion of Privacy
  2. Breach of Confidentiality
  3. Study Procedures (which may cause negative effects or harm)

These categories encompass risks such as unauthorized access to private information, failure to uphold confidentiality agreements, and any psychological or physical harm resulting from the research methods or procedures themselves. Ethical guidelines in research aim to minimize these risks and protect participants.