PSYC 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2.3: Institutional Review Board, Common Cold, Scientific Misconduct

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1000
• Professor: Benjamin Giguere

Document Summary

Promoting the welfare of research participants: cia mind control research, donald ewen cameron"s research at mcgill university, two examples of unethical research. Weighing the risks and benefits of research: some research is risky, ex. Getting participants to talk about sensitive subjects and putting them in a bad mood: some research may expose volunteers to a common cold, etc, physical risks are rare. Possible causes of cognitive and emotional stress: mortality salience, participants are made aware od death. Participants must write about what happens after death: writing about upsetting or traumatic experience, participants might be asked to write about the loss of a loved one for example, in the end these stressful situations can be beneficial. Informed consent: potential volunteer must be informed (know the purpose, tasks and risks involved in the study) and give consent (agree to participate based on the information provided) without pressure.