Ethics in Research — Human and Animal Protections, APA Code, and Scientific Integrity | Chapter 4 of Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences
Ethics in Research — Human and Animal Protections, APA Code, and Scientific Integrity | Chapter 4 of Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences Chapter 4 of Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences examines the ethical foundations that ensure research in psychology and the behavioral sciences is conducted responsibly. From protecting human participants to maintaining scientific integrity, this chapter emphasizes why ethical principles are central to trustworthy research. Watch the complete summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more clear and reliable study guides. Historical Foundations of Research Ethics The chapter begins with historical case studies that shaped modern ethical standards: Nuremberg Code: Established after World War II, emphasizing voluntary consent and participant welfare. Tuskegee Syphilis Study: A 40-year study in which treatment was withheld from African American men, highlighting the dangers of exploitation and lack of ...