PSYA01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2.3: Research, Scientific Misconduct, Equal Opportunity
Document Summary
Cia conducted experiments to learn more about tactics of mind control which resulted in permanent damage to the participants. Participants received drugs that caused temporary paralysis or even a coma, electroconvulsive therapy, and constant noises. This experiment is known as the most unethical study in the history of science. Humans: must protect humans in 2 mains ways, committee weighs potential risks to the volunteers against the possible benefits of the research, requires that volunteers agree to participate in the research (informed. Weighing the risks and benefits of research consent) Mortality salience: participants are made more aware of death, which can be done in a number of ways (ex. Psychologists who do this research are motivated by the desire to help others, the drive to satisfy their intellectual curiosity and own livelihood and employment. Benefits: learn how decisions are influenced and how coping through. Expression can help emotional adjustment and physical health.
