Ethical Issues in Psychological Research

The video discusses the importance of ethics in psychological research, using Milgram's obedience experiments as a case study. It highlights the development of ethical guidelines to protect participants and explains key guidelines such as informed consent and confidentiality. The video also explores ethical dilemmas where research value conflicts with participant protection, emphasizing the need for balance. It concludes with examples and the significance of ethical considerations in research.

What was a significant outcome of Milgram's obedience experiments?

• They demonstrated that deception is always unethical.

• They proved that people are naturally obedient.

• They showed that electric shocks are effective in learning.

• They led to the development of new ethical guidelines.

Which of the following is NOT a key ethical guideline in psychological research?

• Data should be shared publicly without consent.

• Participants must be informed about the research purpose.

• Confidentiality of participant data must be maintained.

• Participants have the right to withdraw at any time.

Why is informed consent important in psychological research?

• It allows researchers to bypass ethical guidelines.

• It is only necessary for experiments involving children.

• It ensures participants are aware of the research details.

• It guarantees the success of the research.

What is an ethical dilemma in psychological research?

• A situation where research is always unethical.

• A conflict between participant protection and research value.

• A case where participants are always harmed.

• A scenario where guidelines are ignored.

How do ethics committees help in research?

• They conduct the research themselves.

• They balance research importance with participant protection.

• They provide funding for research projects.

• They ensure all research is published.

What is a common misconception about ethical guidelines?

• They are flexible and can be negotiated.

• They are absolute and unbreakable rules.

• They are not necessary for all research types.

• They are only suggestions for researchers.

Why might some psychologists argue that ethical guidelines have gone too far?

• They think guidelines prevent important research.

• They argue guidelines are not strict enough.

• They believe all research should be unrestricted.

• They feel guidelines are too easy to follow.