Neuroscience Lab Exam

Why are ethics important

promotes moral and societal values

advances key aims of research

ensures researchers and funders are held accountable

What are your duties as a researcher

value human rights and animal welfare

comply with legal requirements

protect safety of people in your care

be free from conflicts of interest

Key events in history

Nazi experimentation during WWII and the Nuremberg Code

Stanley Milgrams obedience studies

the thalidomide study

the Tuskegee Syphilis study

In the invisible shock experiment what happened

a small percentage dropped out before 375V shocks, but 65% keep shocking at max shock, 450V

What is the Nuremberg code

research on humans required informed consent

experiment must contribute knowledge

researchers must be informed about the topic

avoid unnecessary suffering

shouldn’t be conducted if there is reason to believe someone could be harmed

risk must be less than potential gain

prior arrangements for emergency

participants are free to withdraw at any time without penalty