Psychology Ethics Quiz Q/A's

According to this theory the most moral action could be torturing someone who hasn't done anything wrong. This decision is most consistent with:

Utilitarianism

Alice tries to be a good person and lets her ideas of who that ideal person should be guide her ethical decisions. Alice is likely following which approach:

Virtue Ethics

Which statement is TRUE regarding the use of nonhuman animals in psychological research?

Animal subjects are sometimes used for research that could not feasibly be conducted on human subjects.

Erin is having trouble identifying which competing duty is more important to follow during an ethical decision. It is likely Erin is following which approach:

Deontology

As part of the _____ process, psychologists are obligated to describe the nature, results, and conclusions of the research, and to correct misconceptions that the participants may have had about the research.

Debriefing

The document that defines the guidelines for psychological research is the:

Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct

Although the American Psychological Association publishes guidelines governing the treatment of humans in psychological research, it does not have similar guidelines governing the use of nonhuman animals in psychological research.

False

If the research cannot be done with humans, then it is also not ethical to use nonhuman animals.

False

Which of the following is NOT included as one of the key provisions given in the APA ethical principles guidelines for human participants?

Participation in a research project can be made mandatory for students taking an introductory psychology course.

Cameron is asked to participate in a psychology research study. Before the study begins, the researcher gives Cameron a document that explains the purpose of the research and the potential risks of participation. It further states that Cameron can withdraw from the research at any time without consequence. In providing Cameron with this statement, the researcher has followed the ethical guideline regarding:

Informed Consent

Psychologists can use deception techniques as part of a study only when certain conditions have been met. Which statement is one of these conditions?

It is not feasible to use alternatives that do not involve deception.

Who were the proponents of the utilitarian approach?

John Stuart Mill and Jeremy Bentham

Under the American Psychological Association's ethical code for psychologists, psychological researchers:

Must respect the dignity and welfare of the research participants.

The ethical requirement of informed consent means that:

Participants must be completely informed about the purpose and conditions of the research, and must be free to withdraw from the research at any time.

A moral decision changes based on what culture you're participating in. This statement is most consistent with:

Relativism

Professor Jennings has offered extra credit to any of his undergraduate students who participate in research. Ethically, what must Professor Jennings do for his class?

Students must be given an alternative option for obtaining extra credit if they decide not to participate in the research.

A challenge to utilitarianism is quantifying utility.

True

Emotions are a key part of our everyday ethical decision-making.

True

Once a person has agreed to be a participant in a research study:

The person is still free to withdraw from the research at any time.

Is it ever permissible for psychologists to deceive research participants?

Yes, deception may be used when the potential findings justify the use of deception because of their scientific, educational, or applied value.