Psychology Research Ethics
Grade 11th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain ethical guidelines for conducting research with human subjects in psychology.
Warm-Up Video
PsychExamReview · 4:37
Ethical Guidelines for Psychological Research (Intro Psych Tutorial #22)
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
According to APA ethical guidelines, researchers must obtain informed consent from participants, meaning participants are aware of the study's risks and agree to participate voluntarily.
- 2
Researchers must conduct a risk-benefit analysis to justify any potential harm to participants, ensuring the benefits of the research outweigh the risks involved.
- 3
Researchers must ensure anonymity or confidentiality of participant data and provide a debriefing after the study to explain its purpose and address any deception or negative effects.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain the ethical considerations a researcher must make regarding coercion and harm when conducting a psychological study with human subjects.”
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