#1
Who is considered the father of psychology?
Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Wilhelm Wundt
#2
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of obtaining informed consent from research participants?
Confidentiality
Justice
Autonomy
Beneficence
#3
In the context of ethical guidelines in psychology, what does the term 'debriefing' refer to?
Providing false information to participants
Discussing the research study with participants after it is completed
Ensuring anonymity of participants
Using deception in research
#4
Which ethical principle emphasizes the fair distribution of benefits and burdens in research participation?
Autonomy
Justice
Nonmaleficence
Fidelity
#5
In the context of research ethics, what is the term for providing participants with complete information about the research before they agree to participate?
Debriefing
Informed consent
Confidentiality
Anonymity
#6
In the context of research ethics, what does the term 'confidentiality' refer to?
Providing participants with complete information about the research
Protecting participants' identities and keeping information private
Discussing the research study with participants after it is completed
Ensuring fair distribution of benefits and burdens
#7
What ethical principle underscores the importance of minimizing harm and maximizing benefits in research?
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Fidelity
Autonomy
#8
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic principles outlined in the Belmont Report?
Respect for persons
Justice
Beneficence
Equality
#9
Which historical event significantly influenced the development of ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects?
The Stanford Prison Experiment
The Tuskegee Syphilis Study
The Little Albert Experiment
The Milgram Obedience Study
#10
According to the APA Ethics Code, what is the primary responsibility of psychologists?
Ensuring participant deception in research
Protecting the welfare of research participants
Prioritizing personal interests over professional responsibilities
Maintaining confidentiality at all costs
#11
What is the purpose of the Belmont Report in the context of ethical guidelines for human subjects research?
To outline guidelines for animal research
To address conflicts of interest in psychology
To provide a framework for ethical conduct in research involving human subjects
To regulate the use of psychotropic medications
#12
Who developed the first formal set of ethical guidelines for research with human subjects?
B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Wilhelm Wundt
Nuremberg Code
#13
According to the APA Ethics Code, what should psychologists do if they believe that there may be ethical conflicts between their personal and professional obligations?
Prioritize personal obligations
Clarify the nature of the conflict, make known their commitment to the Ethics Code, and take reasonable steps to resolve the conflict
Ignore the conflict and proceed with the research
Withdraw from the research project immediately
#14
What landmark event led to the establishment of the APA Ethics Code?
The Nuremberg Trials
The Stanford Prison Experiment
The Little Albert Experiment
The Hawthorne Studies
#15
What is the primary purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) in psychological research?
To conduct statistical analyses of research data
To approve and oversee research involving human subjects
To design research studies
To recruit research participants