Question 1

Researchers conducting studies with nonhuman animal subjects are responsible for all but ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  housing of the animals during the study 
B)  housing of the animals after the study 
C)  monitoring the animals' health during the study 
D)  releasing animals into the wild at the completion of the study 
A)  housing of the animals during the study 
B)  housing of the animals after the study 
C)  monitoring the animals' health during the study 
D)  releasing animals into the wild at the completion of the study D

Question 2

Explain why ethical guidelines are important for psychological research studies.

Accepted Answer

Answers vary
Answers should include subjectivity of researchers, past ethical problems in research, or importance of protection of participants and subjects.

Question 3

Debriefing in research is defined as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  having participants read and sign a consent form before they participate 
B)  showing that the benefits of a study outweigh the risks 
C)  fully explaining the purpose of the study (including any deception that may have been involved) and providing an opportunity for participants to ask questions about the study 
D)  telling the participants about the hypothesis of the study before they participate 
A)  having participants read and sign a consent form before they participate 
B)  showing that the benefits of a study outweigh the risks 
C)  fully explaining the purpose of the study (including any deception that may have been involved) and providing an opportunity for participants to ask questions about the study 
D)  telling the participants about the hypothesis of the study before they participate C

Question 4

According to ethical guidelines, psychological studies can never involve deception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Forcing participants to participate in research without their consent is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  coaxing 
B)  coercion 
C)  assenting 
D)  debriefing 
A)  coaxing 
B)  coercion 
C)  assenting 
D)  debriefing

Question 6

Studies with the highest amount of risk receive full review by the IRB, meaning that each member of the IRB will review the research proposal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe three ethical guidelines that researchers must follow when conducting research with nonhuman animal subjects.

Accepted Answer

Answers vary
Answers should in

Question 8

If researchers become aware of unexpected harm to participants, they must take reasonable measures to reduce harm, including ______ if necessary.

Accepted Answer

A)  reassignment of participant roles 
B)  termination of the study 
C)  clinical assistance 
D)  debriefing with counselors 
A)  reassignment of participant roles 
B)  termination of the study 
C)  clinical assistance 
D)  debriefing with counselors

Question 9

______ refers to the reduction of risk of harm to the participants as compared with the benefit of the study.

Accepted Answer

A)  Beneficence 
B)  Respect for persons 
C)  Justice 
D)  Harm reduction 
A)  Beneficence 
B)  Respect for persons 
C)  Justice 
D)  Harm reduction

Question 10

As part of the respect for person's aspect of the Belmont Report, it is recommended that researchers ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce risks of harm 
B)  include an informed consent process 
C)  ensure that all groups of individuals can benefit from the research 
D)  conduct a risk-benefit analysis 
A)  reduce risks of harm 
B)  include an informed consent process 
C)  ensure that all groups of individuals can benefit from the research 
D)  conduct a risk-benefit analysis

Question 11

Researchers must give anesthesia to animals during surgical procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There are ______categories of review by IRBs.

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  seven 
C)  nine 
D)  eleven 
A)  three 
B)  seven 
C)  nine 
D)  eleven

Question 13

A risk-benefit analysis involves ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  having participants read and sign a consent form before they participate 
B)  showing that the benefits of a study outweigh the risks 
C)  fully explaining the purpose of the study (including any deception that may have been involved) and providing an opportunity for participants to ask questions about the study 
D)  telling the participants about the hypothesis of the study before they participate 
A)  having participants read and sign a consent form before they participate 
B)  showing that the benefits of a study outweigh the risks 
C)  fully explaining the purpose of the study (including any deception that may have been involved) and providing an opportunity for participants to ask questions about the study 
D)  telling the participants about the hypothesis of the study before they participate

Question 14

Only about ______% of all psychological research involves animal subjects, mostly with bird and rodent subjects.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  8 
C)  1 
D)  28 
A)  20 
B)  8 
C)  1 
D)  28

Question 15

Studies with children generally require ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  full committee IRB review 
B)  assent from a parent or guardian 
C)  consent from a parent or guardian 
D)  consent from the child 
A)  full committee IRB review 
B)  assent from a parent or guardian 
C)  consent from a parent or guardian 
D)  consent from the child

Question 16

Describe three ethical guidelines that researchers must follow when conducting research with human participants.

Accepted Answer

Answers vary
Answers should in

Question 17

Of the following, ______ would violate ethical standards for psychological research.

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping participants' identities confidential 
B)  using another author's ideas in one's report without citing that author 
C)  deceiving participants about the purpose of a study 
D)  keeping participants' identities anonymous 
A)  keeping participants' identities confidential 
B)  using another author's ideas in one's report without citing that author 
C)  deceiving participants about the purpose of a study 
D)  keeping participants' identities anonymous

Question 18

What is the purpose of an institutional review board?

Accepted Answer

Answers vary
An IRB oversees r

Question 19

Discuss why researchers may choose to use deception and how this is justified for approval.

Accepted Answer

Answers vary
In many cases, researchers

Question 20

The APA Ethics Code (APA, 2002) indicates that only trained and experienced personnel may be involved in research with animal subjects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Researchers conducting studies with nonhuman animal subjects are responsible for all but ______.

Explain why ethical guidelines are important for psychological research studies.

Debriefing in research is defined as ______.

According to ethical guidelines, psychological studies can never involve deception.

Forcing participants to participate in research without their consent is ______.

Studies with the highest amount of risk receive full review by the IRB, meaning that each member of the IRB will review the research proposal.

Describe three ethical guidelines that researchers must follow when conducting research with nonhuman animal subjects.

If researchers become aware of unexpected harm to participants, they must take reasonable measures to reduce harm, including ______ if necessary.

______ refers to the reduction of risk of harm to the participants as compared with the benefit of the study.

As part of the respect for person's aspect of the Belmont Report, it is recommended that researchers ______.

Researchers must give anesthesia to animals during surgical procedures.

There are ______categories of review by IRBs.

A risk-benefit analysis involves ______.

Only about ______% of all psychological research involves animal subjects, mostly with bird and rodent subjects.

Studies with children generally require ______.

Describe three ethical guidelines that researchers must follow when conducting research with human participants.

Of the following, ______ would violate ethical standards for psychological research.

What is the purpose of an institutional review board?

Discuss why researchers may choose to use deception and how this is justified for approval.

The APA Ethics Code (APA, 2002) indicates that only trained and experienced personnel may be involved in research with animal subjects.

Psychological Research: the Whys and Hows of the Scientific Method

Hypothesis Development: Where Research Questions Come From

How Psychologists Use the Scientific Method: Data Collection Techniques and Research Designs

Variables and Measurement in Research

Sampling

Summarizing and Interpreting Data: Using Statistics

Reporting Research

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Exam 3: Ethical Guidelines for Psychological Research

Researchers conducting studies with nonhuman animal subjects are responsible for all but ______.

Explain why ethical guidelines are important for psychological research studies.

Debriefing in research is defined as ______.

According to ethical guidelines, psychological studies can never involve deception.

Forcing participants to participate in research without their consent is ______.

Studies with the highest amount of risk receive full review by the IRB, meaning that each member of the IRB will review the research proposal.

Describe three ethical guidelines that researchers must follow when conducting research with nonhuman animal subjects.

If researchers become aware of unexpected harm to participants, they must take reasonable measures to reduce harm, including ______ if necessary.

______ refers to the reduction of risk of harm to the participants as compared with the benefit of the study.

As part of the respect for person's aspect of the Belmont Report, it is recommended that researchers ______.

Researchers must give anesthesia to animals during surgical procedures.

There are ______categories of review by IRBs.

A risk-benefit analysis involves ______.

Only about ______% of all psychological research involves animal subjects, mostly with bird and rodent subjects.

Studies with children generally require ______.

Describe three ethical guidelines that researchers must follow when conducting research with human participants.

Of the following, ______ would violate ethical standards for psychological research.

What is the purpose of an institutional review board?

Discuss why researchers may choose to use deception and how this is justified for approval.

The APA Ethics Code (APA, 2002) indicates that only trained and experienced personnel may be involved in research with animal subjects.

Psychological Research: the Whys and Hows of the Scientific Method

Hypothesis Development: Where Research Questions Come From

How Psychologists Use the Scientific Method: Data Collection Techniques and Research Designs

Variables and Measurement in Research

Sampling

Summarizing and Interpreting Data: Using Statistics

Reporting Research

More About Using Statistics

More About Survey Research

More About Correlational Studies

More About One-Factor Experiments

More About Multi-Factor Experiments

More About Quasi-Experiments

More About Other Specialized Designs

Filters