Question 1

According to the APA ethical principles, deception is an acceptable research practice if:

Accepted Answer

A)  investigators determine that the use of deceptive techniques is justified by the study's significant prospective scientific value. 
B)  investigators have determined that no alternative procedures are available. 
C)  fully informing participants of the purposes of the experiment would cause them to refuse participation. 
D)  investigators determine that the use of deceptive techniques is justified by the study's significant prospective scientific, educational, or applied value and that effective nondeceptive alternative procedures are not feasible. 
A)  investigators determine that the use of deceptive techniques is justified by the study's significant prospective scientific value. 
B)  investigators have determined that no alternative procedures are available. 
C)  fully informing participants of the purposes of the experiment would cause them to refuse participation. 
D)  investigators determine that the use of deceptive techniques is justified by the study's significant prospective scientific, educational, or applied value and that effective nondeceptive alternative procedures are not feasible.

Question 2

Outline the major points presented in the most recent version of the APA guidelines developed for using human participants in research.

Accepted Answer

The most recent version of the American

Question 3

A proposal submitted to an IRB includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  a draft of your informed-consent form. 
B)  information concerning the potential risks to participants. 
C)  information about your plans for following up the research with reports to participants. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  a draft of your informed-consent form. 
B)  information concerning the potential risks to participants. 
C)  information about your plans for following up the research with reports to participants. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 4

You detect some research fraud in your laboratory. You decide to "blow the whistle" and turn the offender in. You will most likely be:

Accepted Answer

A)  given an award for blowing the whistle. 
B)  largely ignored for blowing the whistle. 
C)  respected and venerated for blowing the whistle. 
D)  vilified, and your own credibility will be called into question. 
A)  given an award for blowing the whistle. 
B)  largely ignored for blowing the whistle. 
C)  respected and venerated for blowing the whistle. 
D)  vilified, and your own credibility will be called into question.

Question 5

In the context of detecting and dealing with research misconduct, list the steps that journals can take to help fight research fraud as suggested by Cate et al. (2013).

Accepted Answer

Cate et al. (2013) suggest several steps

Question 6

While evaluating the chat room participants' responses to being part of a research study, James Hudson and Amy Bruckman (2004) found that they were more likely to be kicked out of a chat room when _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  they failed to guarantee the security of whistleblowers 
B)  the number of moderators in the chat room decreased 
C)  there was an increase in the number of chat room members 
D)  they identified themselves as researchers 
A)  they failed to guarantee the security of whistleblowers 
B)  the number of moderators in the chat room decreased 
C)  there was an increase in the number of chat room members 
D)  they identified themselves as researchers

Question 7

In the context of the Belmont Report, which of the following principles states that researchers and participants should share the costs and potential benefits of research as well as prohibits using participant populations simply because they are readily available, are convenient, and may have difficulty refusing participation in research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respect for persons 
B)  Beneficence 
C)  Justice 
D)  Equality 
A)  Respect for persons 
B)  Beneficence 
C)  Justice 
D)  Equality

Question 8

Internet research that makes use of existing chat rooms, online communities, and e-mail groups poses no more ethical concerns than offline research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ means that you explain the methods used in a study to the participants, including any deception.

Accepted Answer

A)  Debriefing 
B)  Dehoaxing 
C)  Deluding 
D)  Detoxing 
A)  Debriefing 
B)  Dehoaxing 
C)  Deluding 
D)  Detoxing

Question 10

Informed consent to participate in psychological research can never be dispensed with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The best way to deal with research fraud is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  make maximum use of the review processes. 
B)  replicate suspicious results. 
C)  train scientists so that they understand the importance of honesty in research. 
D)  secretly monitor researchers when they do research. 
A)  make maximum use of the review processes. 
B)  replicate suspicious results. 
C)  train scientists so that they understand the importance of honesty in research. 
D)  secretly monitor researchers when they do research.

Question 12

Obtaining informed consent from research participants is a process that involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  informing the participants about research. 
B)  obtaining consent to participate in research. 
C)  receiving consent from an institutional review board to conduct research. 
D)  informing the participants about research and obtaining consent to participate in it. 
A)  informing the participants about research. 
B)  obtaining consent to participate in research. 
C)  receiving consent from an institutional review board to conduct research. 
D)  informing the participants about research and obtaining consent to participate in it.

Question 13

Fraud in research:

Accepted Answer

A)  can erode public's confidence in scientific findings. 
B)  can have real and detrimental effects on a person's health and well-being. 
C)  touches all types of research, from the social sciences to medical sciences. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  can erode public's confidence in scientific findings. 
B)  can have real and detrimental effects on a person's health and well-being. 
C)  touches all types of research, from the social sciences to medical sciences. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 14

Research fraud can arise from scientific elitism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Plagiarism is the most serious form of research fraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) suggests that whistleblowers are a crucial component in the fight against misconduct in science.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the 2002 APA ethical principles that apply to human research participants, informed consent shall be obtained when voices or images are recorded as data unless:

Accepted Answer

A)  the research consists solely of artificial observation in private places. 
B)  the research design includes deception and consent for the use of the recording is obtained during debriefing. 
C)  the recording will be used for teaching purposes in classrooms. 
D)  it is anticipated that the recording will be used in a manner that could cause medical ailment. 
A)  the research consists solely of artificial observation in private places. 
B)  the research design includes deception and consent for the use of the recording is obtained during debriefing. 
C)  the recording will be used for teaching purposes in classrooms. 
D)  it is anticipated that the recording will be used in a manner that could cause medical ailment.

Question 18

The Declaration of Helsinki:

Accepted Answer

A)  specifically addresses medical research but also applies to research in the social sciences. 
B)  states that research must be reviewed by an independent group of individuals who will ensure that the research protocol adheres to accepted ethical standards. 
C)  suggests that medical researchers are obligated to protect the health, welfare, and dignity of research participants. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  specifically addresses medical research but also applies to research in the social sciences. 
B)  states that research must be reviewed by an independent group of individuals who will ensure that the research protocol adheres to accepted ethical standards. 
C)  suggests that medical researchers are obligated to protect the health, welfare, and dignity of research participants. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 19

According to the 2002 APA ethical principles, when research participation is a course requirement or an opportunity for extra credit, a prospective participant is given the choice of equitable alternative activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) program includes educational experiences centering on issues such as research misconduct, responsible authorship, and peer review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to the APA ethical principles, deception is an acceptable research practice if:

Outline the major points presented in the most recent version of the APA guidelines developed for using human participants in research.

A proposal submitted to an IRB includes:

You detect some research fraud in your laboratory. You decide to "blow the whistle" and turn the offender in. You will most likely be:

In the context of detecting and dealing with research misconduct, list the steps that journals can take to help fight research fraud as suggested by Cate et al. (2013).

While evaluating the chat room participants' responses to being part of a research study, James Hudson and Amy Bruckman (2004) found that they were more likely to be kicked out of a chat room when _____.

Internet research that makes use of existing chat rooms, online communities, and e-mail groups poses no more ethical concerns than offline research.

_____ means that you explain the methods used in a study to the participants, including any deception.

Informed consent to participate in psychological research can never be dispensed with.

The best way to deal with research fraud is to:

Obtaining informed consent from research participants is a process that involves:

Fraud in research:

Research fraud can arise from scientific elitism.

Plagiarism is the most serious form of research fraud.

The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) suggests that whistleblowers are a crucial component in the fight against misconduct in science.

According to the 2002 APA ethical principles that apply to human research participants, informed consent shall be obtained when voices or images are recorded as data unless:

The Declaration of Helsinki:

According to the 2002 APA ethical principles, when research participation is a course requirement or an opportunity for extra credit, a prospective participant is given the choice of equitable alternative activities.

The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) program includes educational experiences centering on issues such as research misconduct, responsible authorship, and peer review.

Explaining Behavior

Developing and Evaluating Theories of Behavior

Getting Ideas for Research

Choosing a Research Design

Making Systematic Observations

Choosing and Using Research Subjects

Doing Nonexperimental Research

Doing Survey Research

Using Between-Subjects and Within-Subjects Experimental Designs

Using Specialized Research Designs

Using Single-Subject Designs

Describing Data

Using Inferential Statistics

Using Multivariate Design and Analysis

Reporting Your Research Results

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Exam 7: Understanding Ethical Issues in the Research Process

According to the APA ethical principles, deception is an acceptable research practice if:

Outline the major points presented in the most recent version of the APA guidelines developed for using human participants in research.

A proposal submitted to an IRB includes:

You detect some research fraud in your laboratory. You decide to "blow the whistle" and turn the offender in. You will most likely be:

In the context of detecting and dealing with research misconduct, list the steps that journals can take to help fight research fraud as suggested by Cate et al. (2013).

While evaluating the chat room participants' responses to being part of a research study, James Hudson and Amy Bruckman (2004) found that they were more likely to be kicked out of a chat room when _____.

Internet research that makes use of existing chat rooms, online communities, and e-mail groups poses no more ethical concerns than offline research.

_____ means that you explain the methods used in a study to the participants, including any deception.

Informed consent to participate in psychological research can never be dispensed with.

The best way to deal with research fraud is to:

Obtaining informed consent from research participants is a process that involves:

Fraud in research:

Research fraud can arise from scientific elitism.

Plagiarism is the most serious form of research fraud.

The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) suggests that whistleblowers are a crucial component in the fight against misconduct in science.

According to the 2002 APA ethical principles that apply to human research participants, informed consent shall be obtained when voices or images are recorded as data unless:

The Declaration of Helsinki:

According to the 2002 APA ethical principles, when research participation is a course requirement or an opportunity for extra credit, a prospective participant is given the choice of equitable alternative activities.

The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) program includes educational experiences centering on issues such as research misconduct, responsible authorship, and peer review.

Explaining Behavior

Developing and Evaluating Theories of Behavior

Getting Ideas for Research

Choosing a Research Design

Making Systematic Observations

Choosing and Using Research Subjects

Doing Nonexperimental Research

Doing Survey Research

Using Between-Subjects and Within-Subjects Experimental Designs

Using Specialized Research Designs

Using Single-Subject Designs

Describing Data

Using Inferential Statistics

Using Multivariate Design and Analysis

Reporting Your Research Results

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