d) The researcher simply adds an addendum to the report of the study's results.
Consider This: Sometimes people react in unexpected ways to the manipulations in an experiment, despite the researcher’s best efforts to prevent any negative impact upon participants. LO 1.10 Identify some of the common ethical guidelines for doing research with people.
Topic: Ethics of Psychological Research
ANS: a, Understand the Concepts, LO 1.10 Identify some of the common ethical guidelines for doing research with people. (2)
EOM Q1.4.3
What is the biggest reason we use animals in research?
a) We can do things to animals that we can’t do to people.
b) Animals have simple behavior that makes it easy to see changes.
Consider This: Some animal rights activists disagree with this point of view. LO 1.11 Explain why psychologists sometimes use animals in their research.
c) Animals don’t live as long as humans.
Consider This: Some animal rights activists disagree with this point of view. LO 1.11 Explain why psychologists sometimes use animals in their research.
d) Animals are easier to control.
Consider This: Some animal rights activists disagree with this point of view. LO 1.11 Explain why psychologists sometimes use animals in their research.
Topic: Ethics of Psychological Research
ANS: a, Understand the Concepts, LO 1.11 Explain why psychologists sometimes use animals in their research. (2)
EOM Q1.4.4
Which of the following is an ethical consideration when using animals in research?
a) Avoiding exposing them to unnecessary pain.
b) Animals cannot be killed during the course of an experiment.
Consider This: If surgery is part of an animal study, it is done under anesthesia. LO 1.11 Explain why psychologists sometimes use animals in their research.
c) Animals must not experience any pain during an experiment.
Consider This: If surgery is part of an animal study, it is done under anesthesia. LO 1.11 Explain why psychologists sometimes use animals in their research.
d) There are no ethical considerations when using animals in research.
Consider This: If surgery is part of an animal study, it is done under anesthesia. LO 1.11 Explain why psychologists sometimes use animals in their research.
Topic: Ethics of Psychological Research
ANS: a, Understand the Concepts, LO 1.11 Explain why psychologists sometimes use animals in their research. (2)
End of Chapter Quiz
Multiple Choice Single Select
EOC Q1.1
In the definition of psychology, the term behavior means
a) overt actions and reactions.
b) internal, covert processes.
Consider This: Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.
c) outward behavior.
Consider This: Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.
d) only animal behavior.
Consider This: Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.
Topic: The History of Psychology
ANS: a, Remember the Facts, LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology. (1)
EOC Q1.2
Who is considered to be the father of African American psychology?
a) Francis Cecil Sumner
b) Charles Henry Thompson
Consider This: He was the first African American to receive a Ph.D. in psychology. LO 1.1 Describe the contributions of some of the early pioneers in psychology.