PSYC 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter Module 2.3: Scientific Misconduct, Equal Opportunity, Mortality Salience

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1000
• Professor: Paula Barata

Document Summary

Module 2. 3 ethics in psychological research psychology 2017-09- The ethical principles of scientific research to examples. The role of using deception in psychological research. Project mkultra: used by the cia to research ways in which they can manipulate an individual for their own need/purpose. Inhumane and mind-altering torture techniques were used that were deemed unethical. Psychologists must protect the physical and mental well-being of the participants, obtain consent and ensure that their responses are confidential. Today, most research with human participants involves short-term, low-risk methods, and there are now ethical guidelines and procedures to ensure safety. All institutions in canada are required to have a. Reb intends to protect individuals in two main ways: The committee weighs potential risks to the volunteer against the possible benefits of the research. It requires that volunteers agree to participate in the research (i. e they give informed consent) Mortality salience: in this situation participants are made more aware to death.