Chapter 11

IRBs

100

What does IRB stand for?

Institutional Review Board.

200

What needs to be given before researching can start?

IRB approval.

300

What is the role of an IRB?

To ensure that there are no ethical violations during the course of a research study. 

400

T/F- it's okay for research to begin before IRB approval if it's reasonably believed that the study is ethical. 

False

500

T/F  The Emergency Override Provision (EOP) states that it's okay to carry on with a research study that was denied by the IRB if the results of the study would save many lives and/or pose a significant net benefit to society.

False, there is no such thing.

Research informed consent

100

What needs to be given to study participants before they begin?

Informed Consent.

200

What is a "naturalistic obervation"

Behavior that is observed by the researcher that is in no way influenced by him/her.

300

What is a therapeutic misconception? 

Common, but wrong, beliefs held by research participants. 1. Individual needs will be taken into account and 2. there's a high probability that a participant will benefit from being involved in the research study. 

400

When is informed consent not needed in recording voices/images for research?

It's not needed in naturalistic observations in public if the person cannot be identified or harmed OR the research design includes deception

500

If a researcher is using Experimental Treatments, what must be clarified?

1. Experimental nature of the study

2. Services that will/won't be available to the control group.

3. How the control group will be selected.

4. Available treatment options if participation in the study is refused. 

5. Compensation--if appropriate. 

Deception in Research

100

Is deception allowed at times in research?

Yes

200

T/F According to Section 8.08, a participant must be able to learn the true nature of a deceptive study after their participation is concluded. 

True

300

Does a participant agree to an accurate informed consent at the time of participation in a deceptive study?

No

400

When CAN deception in research be used?

Only if results are not feasible without deception, and if deception will "maximize the benefits and minimize harm."

500

When CAN'T deception be used in research?

If it's likely to cause physical pain and/or significant emotional distress. 

Publication Credit

100

Who is responsible for article integrity?

Any psychologist who is listed as an author on an article. 

200

Can you find the names of those who put forth a minor contribution?

The footnotes or introductory statement.

300

When is it appropriate for someone to receive an acknowledgment versus authorship? Do they have to receive an acknowledgment? 

When a person puts forth a minor contribution. They MUST be acknowledged.

400

Who gets authorship of a study?

Those whose work was actually performed or to which they have substantially contributed. 

500

In what order are names listed on an article?

In order of relative scientific/professional contribution, from most to least.