Ethics

Practice Questions

AP Psychology › Ethics

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Carl goes to a psychology laboratory to participate in a study. Before the experiment begins, the experimenter gives him a paper which explains various things such as the following: what participation in the experiment involves, how long the experiment will take, the risks and benefits of the study, and that a participant may exit the study at any time without consequence. The experimenter makes sure the participant understands the details of the study. Carl agrees and signs the consent form. This is an example of which of the following?

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Case studies present the most unique challenges to which of the following principles of psychological ethics?

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Which of the following does notrequire prior approval from an ethics committee or IRB?

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In a psychological study, a researcher is aware of who is receiving a tricyclic antidepressant and who is receiving a placebo. Accidentally, the researcher begins to notice the positive results of the group receiving the real medication more frequently and judges the condition of the placebo group to be poorer than it is in reality. Which of the following errors has the experimenter inadvertently committed?

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Which of the following is notan example of a violation of ethical principles in psychology surrounding the presentation of research?

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Who is responsible for approving research conducted on humans?

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Which of the following is typically appointed to oversee the ethical treatment of animals during experiments?

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Which of the following branches of psychological ethics deals with the idea that psychological researchers ought to refrain from behavior that may interfere with their ability to execute their research or analysis objectively and professionally?

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Which of the following is notconsidered an ethical reason for deception of subjects in a study?

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Which of the following is an APA guideline for human participation in a study?

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