Ethical IssuesChapter 2 – Section 5

Ethics are standards for proper and responsible

behavior

Psychologist follow ethical standards

To promote the dignity of the individual Foster human welfare Maintain scientific integrity

Ethical guidelines are established by the APA (American Psychological Association) Listed on pages 545 – 550 in text

Research with People Ethics limit research Confidentiality for records of research

participants and clients Informed consent – participants should be

given an overview of research and have a choice whether or not to participate.

Deception may only be used under specific conditions

Research with Animals Animals may be used only when there is no

alternative or when researchers believe potential will outweigh harm

Ethics Using Data Researchers must be objective Researchers must admit the results that

contradict their experiment.