Experimental Ethics

Which of the following is a concern in psychological experimentation?

• Exposing groups to fun activities

• Conducting experiments in public

• Exposing groups to pain, trauma, or discomfort

• Using only adult participants

Is it considered ethical to conduct experiments on children with parental consent?

• Yes, always

• No, never

• It is a debated issue

• Only if the child agrees

Who has established associations and regulations for psychological experiments?

• Private companies

• Governments and universities

• Individual researchers

• Non-profit organizations

Which organizations determine the ethics and procedures for psychological experiments?

• American Psychological Association and British Psychological Society

• American Medical Association and British Medical Society

• American Sociological Association and British Sociological Society

• American Chemical Society and British Chemical Society

What does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require from U.S. physicians?

• To share patient information with insurance companies

• To keep patient information confidential

• To disclose patient information to family members

• To publish patient information in medical journals

What is the role of local institutional review boards at universities?

• To fund research projects

• To screen research proposals and safeguard participant’s well-being

• To publish research findings

• To recruit research participants

What is the primary focus of the American Psychological Association in research?

• Financial management

• Ethical guidelines and compliance

• Marketing strategies

• Technological advancements

Which organization provides guidelines for local institutional review boards?

• American Psychological Association

• American Medical Association

• American Sociological Association

• American Chemical Society

Which of the following is a key responsibility of the American Psychological Association?

• Conducting medical surgeries

• Determining research ethics and procedures

• Developing new psychological tests

• Providing therapy to patients

What is the main function of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee?

• To conduct animal research

• To oversee animal care and use

• To fund animal welfare programs

• To publish animal research findings