1. Ethical Issues Chapter 2 – Section 5

2. Ethics are standards for proper and responsible behavior

3. Psychologist follow ethical standards To promote the dignity of the individual Foster human welfare Maintain scientific integrity Ethical guidelines are established by the APA (American Psychological Association) Listed on pages 545 – 550 in text

4. Research with People Ethics limit research Confidentiality for records of research participants and clients Informed consent – participants should be given an overview of research and have a choice whether or not to participate. Deception may only be used under specific conditions

5. Research with Animals Animals may be used only when there is no alternative or when researchers believe potential will outweigh harm

6. Ethics Using Data Researchers must be objective Researchers must admit the results that contradict their experiment.