Psyc 344 1st Edition Lecture 6 Outline of Last Lecture II. Problems experienced in behavioral researchIII. Demand CharacteristicsIV. Ways to control demand characteristics Outline of Current Lecture V. Alternatives to using deceptionVI. Reasons deception is used less frequently nowVII. Research EthicsCurrent LectureAlternatives to Using Deception- Role-playing – How would one react in this situation? Hypothetical- Simulation Studies- Simulates “real world” situations in a lab setting. (Ex. Zimbardo- fake prison experiment)- “Honest” Experiments- 1. Experiments where participants are aware of the purpose of study (Ex. Participants answer attitude questionnaires and then go on dates to test compatibility)2. Try to change behavior. (Ex. Stop smoking, eat less)3. Field Experiments (Ex. Confederate with flat tire is used to observe behavior of bystanders)4. Real world experiments. Take advantage of pre-existing environmental situations.(Ex. Observe affects of hurricanes on anxiety)Reasons Why Deception is used less Frequently Today- Cognitive psychology is very popular- Awareness of ethics- Ethics Review Board1. Ethical treatment for humans and animals- Risk of law suits deters experimenters from using deceptionResearch EthicsThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Milgram- Obedience experiment raised a lot of questions about ethics - APA (American Psychological Association) ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct- Identify risks (physical and psychological)- IRB- risk benefit analysis, HSRRC (human subject research review committee) includes a wide array of people that monitor actions of experimenters, informed
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