Overview
Experiments are powerful tools for discovering cause-and-effect relationships in psychology, but they often raise ethical questions. Researchers must balance the need for scientific knowledge with the responsibility to protect participants from harm. This assignment will help you think critically about how ethical considerations influence experimental design and decision-making.
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Preparation
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Select one of the following ethical concerns that arises from the Darley and Latan (1968) study from this week’s readings:
- Use of deception.
- Potential psychological distress.
- Lack of informed consent.
Instructions
- Complete the template by typing your responses directly into the designated sections.
- For all sources cited in-text, include them on the References page in proper APA format.
- After drafting your initial responses:
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Citation Requirement
- This assignment requires at least two references. One of those references should be the Darley and Latan (1968) article. Visit the for help finding resources in the Capella University Library.
- Use narrative or parenthetical citations when addressing the prompts.
- Ensure that all in-text citations correspond to a full reference entry on the References page in correct APA style. Use for guidance in citing sources in proper APA style. See the for more APA resources specific to your degree level.
- Acceptable sources include your textbook, peer-reviewed journal articles, and chapters in edited books. Non-scholarly sources (e.g., blogs, personal websites) are not acceptable for this assignment.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:
- Competency 1: Analyze psychological research studies using appropriate research methods terminology.
- Describe how the experiment could be modified to reduce the ethical risk while still answering the research question using research methods terminology.
- Competency 3: Analyze ethical principles in psychological research studies.
- Analyze an applicable ethical concern in a psychological experiment.
- Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
- Demonstrate good scholarly writing skills with minimal errors and appropriately integrate ethical use of AI tools.
- Apply correct APA Style for the minimum number of in-text citations and references.
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