Describe why these aspects of the study are indeed concerning.

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Introduction to Psychology Paper

Ethical Issues & The “Monster” Study
Using the information about evaluating ethics from the textbook for this course and the linked
article and video (see below), consider the impact of the “Monster” Study – an important
experiment in psychology with respect to Ethical Issues. Think critically about the information in
these sources. In the Assignments section of Brightspace, using 2.5 pages in your own words,
clearly explain your thoughts regarding:
(a) your evaluation of the credibility and validity of each of the 3 sources. Be brief but clear,
using some of the questions on p. 2.
(b) identify at least two ethical concerns of the study and, using critical thinking, describe
why these aspects of the study are indeed concerning. Some ethical issues to consider
regarding studies include informed consent, vulnerable populations & debriefing, although
there are others. Identify concerns you determine are relevant and important in this study.
(c) for each concern identified, describe what the researchers should have done instead.
Sources
Read this:
Watch this:
Read: Module 2, p. 31 “Studying and Protecting Humans” (Myers & DeWall, 2019)

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