PSYC3099 Governors State University Ethics in Psychology Analysis Essay 3

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11:31 AA newlearn.govst.edu PSYC 3099– Professional Standards in Human Service and Research Essay #3: Research Ethics Case: Dr. Case, a researcher in psychology at a university needs participants for a research study examining the impact of peer relationships on academic achievement. He tells students in his Psychology 101 course that if they participate in his research study, they will receive an A in the class and students who do not participate will receive a point deduction from their final examination. In your essay, address the following questions. Include references to appropriate ethical codes, and indicate how they are or are not being addressed in this scenario, and the extent to which this impacts the scenario (use the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, 2002). As always, follow APA format. 1) For all individuals involved, including students in the class, and future readers of this research what problems might ensue from the psychologist's behavior? 2) Are there any violations of the Ethical Code of Psychologists? Speak at length about them and how they may or may not influence the scenario. 3) What actions should be taken (by the psychologist and the students) to correct any problems or violations? < >
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Ethics in Psychology - Outline
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Problems for Future Research
A. Student involvement in research conducted by their superiors, such as lecturers or

supervisors, has raised some ethical issues.
B. If Dr. Case is to adopt the use of coercion for the students to participate, the results may

not reflect the actual opinion as the participants were not willing.
C. Students provide a convenience sample for psychologists as they can be accessed and

influenced easily.
II.

Ethical Violations in the Case
A. The case presents several ethical violations that may influence how the study will be

conducted.
B. Another ethical violation is guideline 8.06 (b)
C. Standard 3.10 dictates that informed consent is part of human relations for psychologists.
D. Another ethical code that may have been violated in the case is standard 8.08 on

debriefing,
E. Standard 4.01 stresses on the need to maintain the confidentiality of participants during a

research study.
III.

Actions to Avoid Violations

A. Since Dr. Case intends to show how peer relationships affect academic achievements, it

could contribute to the body of research.
B. First, Dr. Case should revise his ultimatum on participation in the research to adhere to

standard 8.06 (b).
C. Second, Dr. Case should explain the contents of the research, including how

confidentiality will be maintained.
D. Human research is critical, and it could influence how policies are enacted following the

given recommendations.


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Ethics in Psychology
Problems for Future Research

Student involvement in research conducted by their superiors, such as lecturers or
supervisors, has raised some ethical issues. The relationship between students and their lecturers
is based on a social contract where one is considered superior to the other. In the present case,
Dr. Case has provided a hard choice for the students, which can be regarded as intimidation or
coercion. According to APA guideline 8.04, when s...


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