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Module 1 Discussion
After reading the APA Code of Ethics, you may have noticed that there are some similarities between this code and Saint Leo University’s Core Values. Please explain why the Core Values of Respect and Integrity are essential to conducting ethical research in psychology. Please also include a discussion of why these Core Values are important when working with diverse participants.
Intro to Ethics
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Research Ethics: What Are They
Definition-A set of guidelines
Ethical Concerns
Relationship between Science and Society
Government funding of scientific research
Congressional influence on which studies are funded
Corporate funding of scientific research
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Research Ethics: What Are They
Professional Issues
Scientific Misconduct
Faking data
Other less serious issues as failing to present data or changing the design to meet pressure from a funding source
Developing an institutional culture of ethical behavior best way of combating this.
Treatment of Research Participants
APA Code of Ethics
General Principles
to guide and inspire psychologists towards the very highest ideals of the profession
Standards
establish specific rules of conduct
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Ethical Standards for Research
APA code of ethics— 10 guiding principles to direct behavior of researchers
Issues to consider when conducting research
Institutional approval must be obtained
Informed consent
Dispensing with it informed consent
Minors—need to obtain their assent
Passive versus active consent
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General Principles
Beneficence and Risk vs. Benefits
constantly weigh the costs/benefits of the research
Risks include physical, emotional, social risks
Fidelity and Responsibility
responsibility to society
Integrity
being extremely honest in all aspects of research
Justice
treat everyone with fairness, avoid bias
Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity
protecting the rights of those involved in research
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Guidelines for Research with Humans
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
At least 5 members with varying backgrounds and expertise.
Scientists and nonscientists, at least 1 person not affiliated with the institution.
Reviews proposals to protect rights and welfare of human participants.
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Guidelines for Research with Humans
Informed Consent
Documented description of the research project before participation
Briefly describes purpose of the study
Describes potential risks, discomforts, adverse effects
Told that they may withdraw at any time without penalty
Written informed consent is essential when participants are exposed to MORE THAN MINIMAL RISK
harm or discomfort experienced is not greater than what they might experience in daily lives or during routine physical/psychological tests.
If risks are more than minimal, individuals are considered to be “at risk.”
When individuals are at risk, researchers are ethically obligated to protect participants’ welfare.
Research that places participants at risk should not be carried out if there are alternative methods available that have lower risk.
Informed consent is not necessary when researchers observe public behavior.
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Guidelines for Research with Humans
Confidentiality
One way of reducing social risk
Data should be collected so that no identifiable aspects can be traced to any one individual
Assign participant numbers to dat
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As members of an academic community that places a high value on truth and the pursuit
of knowledge, Saint Leo University students are expected to be honest in every phase of
their academic life and to present as their own work only that which is genuinely theirs.
Unless otherwise specified by the professor, students must complete homework
assignments by themselves (or if on a team assignment, with only their team members). If
they receive outside assistance of any kind, they are expected to cite the source and
indicate the extent of the assistance. Each student has the responsibility to maintain the
highest standards of academic integrity and to refrain from cheating, plagiarism, or any
other form of academic dishonesty as well as reporting any observed instance of
academic dishonesty to a faculty member.
Student Misconduct/Classroom Disruption
Saint Leo University students are expected to conduct themselves at all times in accord
with good taste and observe the regulations of the university and the laws of the city,
state, and national government. All university community members—faculty, staff,
employees, students—have the right and obligation to report violations of civil or
university regulations to the appropriate university vice president or to the associate vice
president of Student Affairs. Should a university community member encounter a
disruptive student, the student shall be asked politely, but firmly, to leave the classroom
(or wherever the locus of disruption). A university official has the authority to do this if
the student is acting in a disruptive manner. If the student refuses, the appropriate office
shall be notified.
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Academic excellence is an achievement of balance and growth in mind, body, and spirit
that develops a more effective and creative culture for students, faculty, and staff. It
promotes integrity, honesty, personal responsibility, fairness, and collaboration at all
levels of the university. At the level of students, excellence means achieving mastery of
the specific intellectual content, critical thinking, and practical skills that develop
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