PSY-260 Introduction to Psychological Research and Ethics
Study Guide Exam 2
Chapters 4-7
1. Explain ethical implications of the Tuskegee Study
-The men were not treated respectfully. The researchers lied to them about the nature of
their participation and withheld information, the men were not able to make a fully
informed decision about their participation in the study.
-The men were harmed. They and their families were not told about a treatment for a
disease that could later be easily cured.
-The researchers targeted a disadvantaged social group. All the men in the study were
poor and African American.
2. List and describe the Belmont Report Principles
-The principle of respect for persons. 1) Individuals potentially involved in research
should be treat as autonomous agents. Informed consent. 2) Some people have less
autonomy, so they are entitled to special protection when it comes to informed consent.
-The principle of beneficence. Researchers must take precautions to protect participants
from harm and to ensure their well-being.
-The principle of justice. Calls for a fair balance between the kinds of people who
participate in research and the kinds of people who benefit from it. When applied, it
means that researchers might first ensure that the participants involved in the study are
representative of the kinds of people who would benefit from the results.
a. What are special populations? Under the Belmont Report how are they to be
treated?
Special populations are people that have less autonomy and are entitled to special
protection when it comes to informed consent. Children, people with intellectual
or developmental disabilities, and prisoners should be protected.
3. How many principles and standards are included in the APA ethical guidelines? Which
APA Standard directly relates to research?
10 specific ethical standards. Ethical standard 8 is the one most relevant for research.
Standard 8.01- Institutional review board
Standard 8.02- Informed consent
Standard 8.07- Deception
Standard 8.08- Debriefing
Standard 8.10- Data fabrication
Study Guide Exam 2
Chapters 4-7
1. Explain ethical implications of the Tuskegee Study
-The men were not treated respectfully. The researchers lied to them about the nature of
their participation and withheld information, the men were not able to make a fully
informed decision about their participation in the study.
-The men were harmed. They and their families were not told about a treatment for a
disease that could later be easily cured.
-The researchers targeted a disadvantaged social group. All the men in the study were
poor and African American.
2. List and describe the Belmont Report Principles
-The principle of respect for persons. 1) Individuals potentially involved in research
should be treat as autonomous agents. Informed consent. 2) Some people have less
autonomy, so they are entitled to special protection when it comes to informed consent.
-The principle of beneficence. Researchers must take precautions to protect participants
from harm and to ensure their well-being.
-The principle of justice. Calls for a fair balance between the kinds of people who
participate in research and the kinds of people who benefit from it. When applied, it
means that researchers might first ensure that the participants involved in the study are
representative of the kinds of people who would benefit from the results.
a. What are special populations? Under the Belmont Report how are they to be
treated?
Special populations are people that have less autonomy and are entitled to special
protection when it comes to informed consent. Children, people with intellectual
or developmental disabilities, and prisoners should be protected.
3. How many principles and standards are included in the APA ethical guidelines? Which
APA Standard directly relates to research?
10 specific ethical standards. Ethical standard 8 is the one most relevant for research.
Standard 8.01- Institutional review board
Standard 8.02- Informed consent
Standard 8.07- Deception
Standard 8.08- Debriefing
Standard 8.10- Data fabrication
