Internet Exercises

Using the site below, summarize the positive and negative role one's personal values can play in scientific research.
http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/obas/contents/values.html

Using the site below, summarize the APA position on sexual relationships with former therapy clients. Why do you suppose this ethical stance is included in the APA Code of Ethics? (HINT: Use the "Table of Contents" to search for your answer.)
http://www.apa.org/ethics/code.html

The American Psychological Society (APS) provides links to a number of on-line studies. When you get to the site, choose a major field of psychology (e.g., Biological Psychology, Clinical Psychology, etc.). Within that field choose a research study of interest to you. To fully benefit from the site, you should complete the questionnaire provided for the study. (NOTE: Some studies have an age requirement, and you should adhere to any such requirement.) After you complete the questionnaire, and have read about the study, describe:

• What, if anything, did you learn about yourself?
• What is your opinion of on-line research? (Consider ethics, value, validity, etc. in your answer.)