Chapter 4 - Ethical guidelines for psychology research Flashcards
What were the main points of criticism of the Tsukegee Syphilis study?
The men were never treated respectfully
The men underwent harm
The researchers used an overdue group
The men were never treated respectfully
The researchers lied to them about the core of the study and withheld information
So they never gave the men enough information to make a good choice about their participation in the study
The men underwent harm
The men and their families were not informed of a cure for the disease later in life and underwent painful and dangerous tests
The researchers used an overdue group
Syphilis can occur in people of different ethnicities and backgrounds, yet all of the study’s participants were poor and African American
What were the main points of criticism of Milgram’s study?
Extremely stressful for the participants
The participants were debriefed afterwards only so that they would not influence future participants
It was never mentioned that the shocks were not real
What were the 5 important points of ‘The Belmont Report: Principles and Applications
Principle of respect for persons
The principle of beneficence
The principle of justice
Loyalty and responsibility
Integrity
What are the 3 main parts of the principle of rest for persons?
Informed consent
Coercion
Some people have less autonomy
Informed consent
The participant should be informed about the essence of the study before anyone decides to participate
Researchers should not mislead potential participants
Coercion
When a researcher tells potential participants that if they don’t participate in the research it will have negative consequences
Some people have less autonomy
These people are entitled to special protection when it comes to informed consent
Eg: children or prisoners
The principle of beneficence
Researchers should take precautions to ensure the well being of participants
Studies are anonymous
Use confidential study
No harm to participants
The principle of justice
There must be a fair balance between people who participate in studies and people who benefit from the studies
Loyalty and responsibility
Professional conduct of the researcher
Safe research environment
No dependent relationship between researcher and participant
Integrity
Professors must teach accurately
Therapists have to follow the empirical rules of today’s society
Accuracy, honesty and reliability
What is the APA (American Psychology Association)?
Standards for ethical behaviour in research/ethical behaviour in dealing with client/patients
