Ethics in Psychological Research Quiz

What is a primary ethical concern when conducting research on human subjects?

• Ensuring the research is cost-effective

• Deception and lack of informed consent

• The speed of data collection

• The use of advanced technology

Which famous psychological study is known for raising significant ethical concerns due to deception?

• Pavlov's Dog Experiment

• Milgram's Obedience Study

• Bandura's Bobo Doll Experiment

• Skinner's Operant Conditioning

Why is informed consent crucial in psychological research?

• It ensures the research is published

• It protects the researcher's reputation

• It respects the autonomy and rights of participants

• It speeds up the research process

What is a potential consequence of unethical research practices on human subjects?

• Increased funding for future research

• Enhanced public trust in science

• Harm to participants and loss of public trust

• Faster publication of results

What does the term "socially sensitive research" refer to?

• Research that is easy to conduct

• Research that has no impact on society

• Research that could have implications for social policies and attitudes

• Research that is conducted in a social setting

Which of the following is an ethical consideration when using animals in research?

• Ensuring animals are well-fed

• Minimising harm and distress to the animals

• Using as many animals as possible

• Conducting research in a natural habitat

What is the primary purpose of ethical guidelines in psychological research?

• To increase the complexity of research

• To ensure research is conducted quickly

• To protect the welfare and rights of participants

• To make research more expensive

Which of the following is NOT a common ethical issue in psychological research?

• Deception

• Informed consent

• Protection from harm

• Speed of data analysis

What is the role of an ethics committee in research?

• To fund the research

• To review and approve research proposals for ethical compliance

• To publish research findings

• To conduct the research

In the context of research ethics, what does "debriefing" involve?

• Collecting data from participants

• Informing participants about the true nature of the study after it concludes

• Publishing the research findings

• Designing the research methodology