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1

What ethical issues exist in psychological research? What specific areas of psychology research do you think require that the ethical standards be explicitly stated? Why? After you've thought about this, check out www.apa.org/ethics/code.html#5.01.

List a few of the statements included in the list. Are you surprised by what you've found? Why or why not?

2

For several exercises exploring issues of research methodology, go to www.kcmetro.cc.mo.us/longview/ctac/psychexer1.htm.

Do it on your own first then check your answers. How'd you do?

3

Take time to read a few newspaper articles. Assess whether or not you think the information is accurate and valid. What questions do you have about the source of the information? Are the arguments or statements supported by hard evidence? Could there be any bias with regards to the reporting of the information. If so, what might it be?

For a clearer perspective, check out http://www.mediaresearch.org/newsdivision/newswelcome.asp.






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