5 Psychology Experiments You Couldn't Do Today

The video discusses the evolution of ethical standards in psychological research, highlighting key historical experiments that violated these standards. It covers the Belmont Report's principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice. The video examines unethical studies like Watson's Little Albert experiment, the Monster Study, Milgram's obedience study, the Bystander Effect, and the Stanford Prison Experiment, emphasizing the importance of protecting research subjects.

What are the three key ethical principles outlined in the Belmont Report?

What role does informed consent play in ethical research practices?

How did the study conducted by John Watson on baby Albert demonstrate classical conditioning?

What were the ethical issues associated with the Monster Study conducted by Wendell Johnson?

In what ways did the ethical guidelines fail in the studies discussed in the text?

Describe the main findings of the Milgram Experiment regarding obedience to authority.

What is the Bystander Effect, and how was it demonstrated in the studies by Darley and Latané?

What were the consequences of the Stanford Prison Experiment conducted by Philip Zimbardo?

How have ethical standards in psychological research evolved since the early 20th century?

Why is it important to protect the well-being of research subjects?