Myers Chapter 1 (E): Ethics in Psychological Research A.P. Psychology
Ethics in Psychological Research What do ethics refer to in psychological research? How is it determined whether or not a psychological study is ethical? Who determines this?
Ethics in Psychological Research The methods of conduct/standards for proper and responsible behavior among psychological researchers Published by the American Psychological Association (A.P.A.) in 1992
Ethics in Psychological Research Ethical Principles in Psychology (A.P.A.): Informed Consent must be obtained Information about participants must be treated confidentially Protection against physical/psychological harm Limited deception; only if absolutely necessary Participants must be debriefed afterward Research proposals must first be screened by Institutional Review Board (I.R.B.)
Review Think about a psychological study that you have learned about that you feel may be viewed as unethical today. In what ways is this study unethical? How might it be adapted to meet the ethical standards of the A.P.A.?
Homework “Creating an Experiment” Unit 2 FRQ Unit 2 Test: “Research Methods”