1. Explain ethical implications of the Tuskegee study.
a. Not treated respectfully (They did not tell the subjects what was going on)
- were harmed (not told about cures and subjected to tests)
- targeted a disadvantaged social group (poor black men)
- Didn't tell them how it spread
- Did not fix them
2. List and describe the Belmont Report Principles.
a. i) Principle of respect for persons - has choice to participate or not, has informed
consent (certain population cant consent ex. kids, special needs, prisoners)
(ii)Principle of beneficence- take precautions to protect wellbeing of participant,
including their personal info
(iii) Principle of Justice- make sure it is justified, balance between kinds of people
who participate and those who benefit from it
(iv) Ethical Principles in Practice- judged by others to stay ethical, committees
oversee research
3. How many principles and standards are included in the APA ethical guidelines? Which
APA standard directly relates to research?
a. • Beneficence and nonmaleficence- treat people in way that benefit them. Do not
cause suffering. Conduct research that will benefit society.
b. • Fidelity and responsibility- establish relationships of trust; accept responsibility
for professional behavior (in research, teaching, and clinical practice).
c. • Integrity- Strive to be accurate, truthful, and honest in one's role as researcher,
teacher, or practitioner.
d. • Justice- Strive to treat all groups of people fairly. Sample research participants
from the same populations that will benefit from the research. Be aware of biases.
e. • Respect for people's rights and dignity- Recognize that people are autonomous
agents. Protect people's rights, including the right to privacy, the right to give
consent for treatment or research, and the right to have participation treated
confidentially. Understand that some populations may be less able to give
autonomous consent, and take precautions against coercing such people
4. Describe the debriefing process. What type of information must be shared with a
participant during a debriefing session?
a. When researchers have used deception, they must spend time after the study
debriefing each participant in a structured conversation. In a debriefing session,
the researcher describes the nature of the deception and why it was necessary.
Emphasizing the importance of their research, they attempt to restore an honest
relationship with the participant. As part of the debriefing process, the research
describes the design of the study, thereby giving the participant some insight
about the nature of the psychological science.
5. Describe IRB.
a. Institutional review board (IRB) is a committee responsible for interpreting
ethical principles and ensuring that research using human participants is
conducted ethically
6. What is informed consent? What type of information is included in the informed consent
document?
a. Not treated respectfully (They did not tell the subjects what was going on)
- were harmed (not told about cures and subjected to tests)
- targeted a disadvantaged social group (poor black men)
- Didn't tell them how it spread
- Did not fix them
2. List and describe the Belmont Report Principles.
a. i) Principle of respect for persons - has choice to participate or not, has informed
consent (certain population cant consent ex. kids, special needs, prisoners)
(ii)Principle of beneficence- take precautions to protect wellbeing of participant,
including their personal info
(iii) Principle of Justice- make sure it is justified, balance between kinds of people
who participate and those who benefit from it
(iv) Ethical Principles in Practice- judged by others to stay ethical, committees
oversee research
3. How many principles and standards are included in the APA ethical guidelines? Which
APA standard directly relates to research?
a. • Beneficence and nonmaleficence- treat people in way that benefit them. Do not
cause suffering. Conduct research that will benefit society.
b. • Fidelity and responsibility- establish relationships of trust; accept responsibility
for professional behavior (in research, teaching, and clinical practice).
c. • Integrity- Strive to be accurate, truthful, and honest in one's role as researcher,
teacher, or practitioner.
d. • Justice- Strive to treat all groups of people fairly. Sample research participants
from the same populations that will benefit from the research. Be aware of biases.
e. • Respect for people's rights and dignity- Recognize that people are autonomous
agents. Protect people's rights, including the right to privacy, the right to give
consent for treatment or research, and the right to have participation treated
confidentially. Understand that some populations may be less able to give
autonomous consent, and take precautions against coercing such people
4. Describe the debriefing process. What type of information must be shared with a
participant during a debriefing session?
a. When researchers have used deception, they must spend time after the study
debriefing each participant in a structured conversation. In a debriefing session,
the researcher describes the nature of the deception and why it was necessary.
Emphasizing the importance of their research, they attempt to restore an honest
relationship with the participant. As part of the debriefing process, the research
describes the design of the study, thereby giving the participant some insight
about the nature of the psychological science.
5. Describe IRB.
a. Institutional review board (IRB) is a committee responsible for interpreting
ethical principles and ensuring that research using human participants is
conducted ethically
6. What is informed consent? What type of information is included in the informed consent
document?
