Ethics of Psychological Research

Ethics of Psychological Research

This course is part of Psychological Research Specialization

Instructor: Mike Stadler, PhD

What you'll learn

Explain why ethical practices are important in scientific research.
Describe guidelines researchers follow for conducting ethical research.
Explain necessary components for conducting ethical research with human participants.
Explain necessary components for conducting ethical research with nonhuman animals.
Describe issues associated with research misconduct.
Evaluate ethical issues in research.

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23 assignments

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There are 11 modules in this course

This module introduces you to your PsycLearn Essentials course. Find out what’s included in this course and how to navigate the modules and lessons. You’ll also learn valuable study tips for successful learning.

What's included

1 video7 readings

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Get Started With PsycLearn Essentials!1 minutePreview module

7 readingsTotal 23 minutes

Welcome to PsycLearn Essentials3 minutes
Survey: How Did You Find Us?2 minutes
Requirements to Earn a Coursera Specialization Certificate2 minutes
What’s in Your Course5 minutes
Study Tips for Success in PsycLearn Essentials5 minutes
Additional Information5 minutes
Representation in Research1 minute

Welcome and Overview

What's included

2 videos2 readings

Investigate the broad history of ethical concerns in science and the development of ethical codes.

What's included

4 videos3 readings4 assignments

4 videosTotal 17 minutes

Historical Events Related to Research Ethics4 minutesPreview module
Historical Development of Codes of Research Ethics5 minutes
The Nuremberg Code and Some Early Successors3 minutes
The Tuskegee Experiment, The Belmont Report, and The Common Rule4 minutes

3 readingsTotal 15 minutes

Key Takeaways: Background and History5 minutes
DOWNLOAD: The Belmont Report5 minutes
DOWNLOAD: Timeline of ethics codes5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 56 minutes

Module Quiz: Background and History16 minutes
Check Your Understanding: A Brief History of Research Ethics10 minutes
Check Your Understanding: Major Events in the Development of Codes of Research Ethics20 minutes
Key Vocabulary Checkup: Background and History10 minutes

Understand the functions of research ethics codes and some of the bodies that apply them.

What's included

4 videos6 readings4 assignments

4 videosTotal 14 minutes

Codes of Research Ethics3 minutesPreview module
The APA Code of Ethics and Its General Principles2 minutes
Standards in the APA Code of Ethics1 minute
Institutional Approval6 minutes

6 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Overview5 minutes
Elements of Institutional Approval10 minutes
Key Takeaways: Codes and Enforcment10 minutes
DOWNLOAD: Institutional review boards5 minutes
DOWNLOAD: The APA five general ethical principles5 minutes
DOWNLOAD: The APA ten ethical standards5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Module Quiz: Codes and Enforcement15 minutes
Check Your Understanding: Codes of Ethics in Science and Psychology15 minutes
Check Your Understanding: Enforcement15 minutes
Key Vocabulary Checkup: Codes and Enforcement15 minutes

Consider the ethical issues involved in the use of nonhuman animals in scientific research.

What's included

2 videos2 readings3 assignments

2 videosTotal 6 minutes

Ethical Standards for Using Nonhuman Animals in Research3 minutesPreview module
The Three Rs of Animal Research2 minutes

2 readingsTotal 15 minutes

Key Takeaways: Ethical Standards for Using Nonhuman Animals in Research10 minutes
DOWNLOAD: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes

Module Quiz: Ethical Standards for Using Nonhuman Animals in Research10 minutes
Check Your Understanding: Ethical Standards for Using Nonhuman Animals in Research15 minutes
Key Vocabulary Checkup: Ethical Standards for Using Nonhuman Animals in Research5 minutes

Consider the ethical issues involved in the use of human participants in scientific research.

What's included

11 videos2 readings7 assignments

11 videosTotal 44 minutes

Informed Consent4 minutesPreview module
The Consent Form3 minutes
Privacy and Confidentiality4 minutes
Privacy and Confidentiality Dilemma One2 minutes
Privacy and Confidentiality Dilemma Two1 minute
Is It Ethical To Deceive a Research Participant?5 minutes
Deception: An Example7 minutes
Debriefing4 minutes
Debriefing Example4 minutes
Representation in Research3 minutes
The Importance of Representation3 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Key Takeaways: Ethical Standards for Using Humans in Research15 minutes
DOWNLOAD: Informed consent to research5 minutes

7 assignmentsTotal 100 minutes

Module Quiz: Ethical Standards for Using Humans in Research20 minutes
Check Your Understanding: Informed Consent and the Right to Withdraw It10 minutes
Check Your Understanding: Privacy and Confidentiality10 minutes
Check Your Understanding: Deception20 minutes
Check Your Understanding: Debriefing10 minutes
Check Your Understanding: Representation15 minutes
Key Vocabulary Checkup: Ethical Standards for Using Humans in Research15 minutes

Consider the ethical issues that may arise in research even after the data are collected.

What's included

2 videos1 reading3 assignments

2 videosTotal 10 minutes

Research Fraud5 minutesPreview module
Ethical Data Analysis5 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Key Takeaways: Analysis and Reporting of Research10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 36 minutes

Module Quiz: Analysis and Reporting of Research1 minute
Check Your Understanding: Analysis and Reporting of Research20 minutes
Key Vocabulary Checkup: Analysis and Reporting of Research15 minutes

Apply what you have learned in some case studies of ethics in research.

What's included

3 videos3 readings1 assignment

3 videosTotal 12 minutes

Adoption Research3 minutesPreview module
Gene Editing3 minutes
Hypnotic Deafness and Paranoia4 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

The Milgram Obedience Studies15 minutes
Key Takeaways: Case Studies in Research Ethics10 minutes
DOWNLOAD: Ethics takeaways5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Check Your Understanding: Case Studies in Research Ethics5 minutes

Review the course summary.

What's included

4 readings

Complete the final course quiz.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

This module provides a variety of information and tools from the American Psychological Association (APA) that will help inspire you as you complete your coursework and plan your career goals. Explore APA resources on various psychological issues and scholarly research and writing; a list of sites providing valuable resources on diversity, equity, and inclusion in psychology education and in the professional community; resources on a career in psychology; and links to career opportunities at the APA.