Discussion: Ethics in Research Ch. 2.4 – What History Has Taught Us
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After reviewing Chapter 2 and reading about the current practices regarding Ethics in research, take some time to review this article:
The Tuskegee Syphilis Study: Some Ethical ReflectionsDownload The Tuskegee Syphilis Study: Some Ethical Reflections
Published by the Thought and Practice: A Journal of the Philosophical Association of Kenya (PAK)
New Series, Vol.3 No.2, December 2011, pp.75-92
Then, move on to address the questions below.
Clarify two specific ethical principles that were violated in the Tuskegee experiment. Be clear about the nature of the violations and support your reasoning based on this article. Do not copy any portion of this document. Use your own words and cite the article.
What kind of short and long-term impact do you think experiments like those mentioned in this article have on our society, particularly for the members of the group that were unwilling participants?
Explain how reviewing all of the information on ethics in research has impacted your knowledge and understanding of ethics in research? Did you learn something new? Were you moved by something in particular? Cite the article and our textbook.
When posting to two others:
After reviewing the information posted by your peers, and considering the information in the article, choose to respond to two peers who chose at least one different ethical violation than you (if possible) and respond to their post.
Format Guidelines for this Discussion
Essay style. No bullet points. Cite APA style, in-text for any facts or definitions offered. This means use APA style to cite both the article and the textbook. Use your own words. No direct quotes. A reference should be provided at the end of the post. Posts without this element will lose a minimum of 20% of the possible credit for the assignment.
Main post 300-400 words (more or less will lose points).
Post to others 200-300 words (more or less will lose points). Make sure to focus on addressing specific issues offered by the student. Comments such as “I agree” or “Nice post” earn no points. In this case, thoughtfully reply to two of your peers’ posts, who covered different approaches (if possible) or have similar interests or qualities.
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Course Objectives met in this assignment:
This assignment serves to build understanding regarding the content, theories, and empirical research findings in the following areas: research methods, apply psychological theories to explain their own and others’ behavior and mental processes, and demonstrate critical thinking skills with respect to analyzing the validity and quality of research findings.
