Discussion:
Deception in psychology research
Select a classical issue in ethics and psychological research (e.g., deception in research, research with children, and research with prisoners, or use of animals in research). Obtain faculty approval of your selected issue prior to beginning this assignment.
Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you examine your selected issue. Do the following:
Questions:
1. Define ethics in your own words.
2. Discuss the concept of risk/benefit ratio.
3. Describe your selected issue and explain why it is an issue.
4. Evaluate the impact of your selected issue on psychological research (be sure to include issues such as informed consent, voluntary participation, risk/benefit ratio; how does your issue present special concerns in these areas?).