Psychology

PSY-161, Term 8, April 2004, Prof. Lori Nelson

General Psychology

Study guide: Ethics in research and practice

Pages 61-62 in Chapter 2 "How Psychologists Do Research" and related classes

Facts and concepts to understand

  • According to the APA code of ethics, what requirements must researchers
    follow when using human research participants?
  • Use of deception in psychological research-- necessity, controversy
  • Why do psychologists conduct research with nonhuman animals?
  • How might animals be harmed in such experiments?
  • What criteria are used in evaluating the ethics of animal research?
  • APA code of ethics covering animal research
  • What are some alternatives to using animals in psychological research? What are the advantages and disadvantages of these alternatives?

Terms

  • informed consent
  • institutional review board (IRB)
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