Chapter 2 Just Following Orders?

Question 1

Obedience

Answer 1

Complying with the demands of others, usually those in positions of authority

Question 2

Moral dilemma

Answer 2

A situation in which each possible course of action breaches some otherwise binding moral principle

Question 3

Ethics

Answer 3

Principles that determine right and wrong conduct. In psychological research, ethics refer to the codes and principles that researchers should adhere to

Question 4

Informed consent

Answer 4

The principle in psychological research whereby participants must be given comprehensive information concerning the nature and purpose of the research and their role in it, in order that they can make an informed decision about whether to participate

Question 5

Debrief

Answer 5

A post-research interview designed to inform the participant of the true nature of the study. It may also be used to gain useful feedback about the procedures in the study

Question 6

Replication

Answer 6

When a result from a research study is found again in a subsequent study. Replication is important to establishing the veracity of a finding

Question 7

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Answer 7

A term used to describe an alternative virtual identity that is used in three-dimensional computer games, or in an image used to represent ones self in online communication