Psychology U1:Ethics of Psych Research Quiz

What is the first guideline for doing research with people?

• Participants have to give informed consent.

• Deception cannot be used in any studies with human beings.

• The rights and well-being of the participants must come first.

• Data must remain confidential.

What happens when the results of a study create an undesirable outcome for the participant?

• The participants signed permission forms and must take their chances.

• The researcher must find some way of helping the participant deal with the negative impact.

• The participant is institutionalized for further study.

• The researcher simply adds an addendum to the report of the study’s results

What is the biggest reason we use animals in research?

• Animals have simple behavior that makes it easy to see changes.

• Animals don’t live as long as humans.

• We can do things to animals that we can’t do to people.

• Animals are easier to control.

Which of the following is an ethical consideration when using animals in research?

• Avoiding exposing them to unnecessary pain.

• Animals cannot be killed during the course of an experiment.

• Animals must not experience any pain during an experiment.

• There are no ethical considerations when using animals in research.