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Ethics in Research

AP Psychology

Why ethics matter

APA Ethical Guidelines for Human Research

1. Informed consent

2. Right to withdraw

3. Protection from harm

4. Confidentiality

5. Debriefing

6. Deception

Summary of APA guidelines

Ethics in animal research

Why use animals?

Famous ethical controversies

The Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Key vocabulary

AP Exam Tips

Common Mistakes