1. Do Now
What makes an experiment ethical? Reliable?

2. THE KILLER
We are going to test who is a killer in the class……..

3. Unit 2 : Research and Methods
Frequently Asked Questions in Psychology

4. Lab Experiments and Life
The principles, not the findings, help explain behavior
Experiments = prove principle,  principles help explain behavior

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Value Judgements Values influence decisions… even in psych
Values can bias someone

9. Today Quiz (experiments, stats, FAQs) Final questions on project?
Take a few minutes to review
Final questions on project?
HW= continue working on project