Lab 6: Ethics in Research

These flashcards cover key concepts and terminology related to ethics in research, ensuring a solid understanding for the upcoming exam.

Ethics in Research

The moral principles guiding research, ensuring participants are treated fairly, safely, and with informed consent.

Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)

Committees that review research proposals to ensure standards and participant well-being are met.

Informed Consent

A process by which participants are fully briefed on the nature of the study and agree to participate.

Deception in Research

The act of misleading participants about certain aspects of the study; requires debriefing.

Ethical Dilemma

A situation in research where conflicting values or outcomes create a moral challenge.

Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment

A long-term study conducted from 1932-1972 that exploited African American men, highlighting ethical breaches.

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

Ethics committees responsible for overseeing animal research and ensuring humane treatment.

Harlow and Zimmerman’s Research

An experiment comparing the effects of feeding and comfort on attachment in infant monkeys.

Cognitive and Socio-Emotional Delays

Developmental delays often linked to experiences in institutional settings.

Causal Relationship

A relationship where one event is shown to directly influence or cause another event.

Random Assignment

The process of randomly assigning participants to different groups in a study to ensure equivalence.

Minimal Risk

A condition in which research does not expose participants to more risk than they would encounter in daily life.

Magnet Schools

Specialized public schools focusing on specific subjects or areas of study, often requiring a selective admission process.

Brain Development

The process of growth and maturation of the brain, which can be influenced by environmental factors.