Do Now What makes an experiment ethical? Reliable?
THE KILLER We are going to test who is a killer in the class……..
Unit 2 : Research and Methods Frequently Asked Questions in Psychology
Lab Experiments and Life The principles, not the findings, help explain behavior Experiments = prove principle, principles help explain behavior
Culture and Gender Culture Gender Attitudes and behaviors vary across cultures Meaning culture influences behavior Underlying principles connect us all as humans Gender There are more similarities between males and females than differences We tend to notice the differences more
Ethics - Animals Animal research Some people want to know about animals It’s safer than testing on a human There are some regulations in place Animals should experience little to no pain The American Psychological Society maintains “comfort, health, and humane” treatment for animals
Ethics - Humans Human research Informed Consent Debriefing Yes it is legal Ethical = informed consent, debriefing, and confidentiality Must protect from harm and discomfort Informed Consent EX: signed permission slip before participating Debriefing EX: talk to participant after about the study
Value Judgements Values influence decisions… even in psych Values can bias someone
Today Quiz (experiments, stats, FAQs) Final questions on project? Take a few minutes to review Final questions on project? HW= continue working on project