PSYCH 2300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Naturalistic Observation, Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee, Multiperspectivity
19 Aug 2016
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Historical examples: the tuskegee syphilis study illustrated three major ethics violations. Study of 600 black men, 400 with syphilis, 200 without. Study effects of untreated syphilis on men"s health over long term. Were not informed they had syphilis; never given beneficial treatment; lied to by researchers; prevented from getting treatment. Did not provide info about effective treatment for syphilis. Targeted a disadvantaged social group: the milgram obedience studies illustrate an ethical balance. Teacher and learner ; teacher give electric shock every time learner answered question wrong; encouraged by researcher. Was it ethical to put unsuspecting volunteers through such stressful experience? . Some dramatically affected by learning that they were capable of doing this. To inform participants afterward about a study"s true nature, details and hypotheses. Balancing risk to participants with benefit to society. Try to balance potential risks to participants and the value. Core ethical principles: the belmont report: principles and applications of the knowledge gained.
