Conduct that describes rules concerning ethics in psychological experiments, and review boards are in place to enforce these ethics. But in the past, the standards were not so strict, which is how some very famous studies in psychology came about.

Learn about the studies
The American Psychological Association (APA) has a Code of Conduct that describes rules concerning ethics in psychological experiments, and review boards are in place to enforce these ethics. But in the past, the standards were not so strict, which is how some very famous studies in psychology came about.
Read about (and watch) the following psychological studies that would, today, be considered unethical.
The Milgram Experiment
Yale psychologist Stanley Milgram hoped to further understand how so many people came to participate in the cruel acts of the Holocaust. He theorized that people are generally inclined to obey authority figures, posing the question, “Could it be that Eichmann and his million accomplices in the Holocaust were just following orders? Could we call them all accomplices?” In 1961, he began to conduct experiments of obedience.
Watch the following video: Obedience to Authority (12m:46s)
The Little Albert Experiment
At Johns Hopkins University in 1920, John Watson conducted a study of classical conditioning on a 9-month-old baby he called Albert B. The young boy started the experiment loving animals, particularly a white rat, but when Watson started pairing the presence of the rat with the loud sound of a hammer hitting metal, Albert began to develop a fear of the white rat as well as most animals and furry objects.
Watch the following video: Little Albert (3m:26s)
The Blue Eyes and Brown Eyes Experiment
Jane Elliott was not a psychologist, but she developed a controversial exercise in 1968 by dividing students into a blue-eyed group and a brown-eyed group in an attempt to give her students hands-on experience with discrimination.
Watch the following video: A Class Divided (53m:05s)
Select a study
Once you have watched and learned about each experiment, choose one experiment to study in more depth. Conduct research online to learn more about that experiment, and then complete the assignment.
Choose ONE of the experiments above and construct a 2-page paper based on the following:
1st Paragraph: Clearly state the main problem or issue you need to consider when determining whether or not this study is ethical. Clearly explain what makes this study unethical and why. Cite at least one outside source, as well as one or two concepts from the APA Code of Conduct, to support your statements.
2nd Paragraph: Analyze and interpret relevant information about this study to determine what would need to be changed in order to meet the APA’s Code of Conduct and ethical standards.
3rd Paragraph: Evaluate this study to assess if the benefit of learning the results of this study outweighs the potential harm of conducting the study. Cite at least one outside source to support your statements.
4th Paragraph: Generate a comprehensive conclusion that integrates your thoughts about this study and about ethical experiments (the main problem/issue you addressed in the first paragraph).
Make sure that you cite your sources within your paper using APA-formatted, in-text citations, and the last page of your paper needs to be your APA-formatted reference page. Both your first paragraph and third paragraph must have citations.

Imagine that you’re serving on a board or committee that sets the standards for certain policies.

Imagine that you’re serving on a board or committee that
sets the standards for certain policies. You have been asked to be a part of
this board due to your expertise in psychology, specifically related to LGBTQ
couples and families. You are asked to bring relevant psychological and social
issues to the committee. As mentioned in the introduction for this week, you
will identify the context of the committee that you are serving on. You may
identify a school board, healthcare system, military system, or mental health
system, and define the policy based on the system you select. Once you have
identified your committee, you are asked to provide a policy brief about an
issue relevant to the system.
As you think about your policy brief, be sure to address the
following:
Clearly identify the complex issue your committee has asked
you to explore.
Present a concise summary of information that can help
readers understand and make decisions about policies. This can include
objective summaries of relevant research.
Suggest 2-4 possible policy options.
Argue for a particular course of action.
Policy briefs often include some of these sections:
Title: A good title quickly communicates the contents of the
brief in a memorable way.
Executive Summary: This section is often one to two
paragraphs long; it includes an overview of the problem and the proposed policy
action.
Context or Scope of the Problem: This section communicates
the importance of the problem and aims to convince the reader of the necessity
of policy action.
Policy Alternatives: This section discusses the current
policy approach and explains the proposed options. It should be fair and
accurate while convincing the reader why the policy action proposed in the
brief is the most desirable.
Policy Recommendations: This section contains the most
detailed explanation of the concrete steps to be taken to address the policy
issue.
Appendices: If some readers might need further support in
order to accept your argument, but doing so in the brief itself might derail
the conversation for other readers, you might include the extra information in
an appendix.
Consulted or Recommended Sources: These should be reliable
sources that you have used throughout your brief to guide your policy
discussion and recommendations.
Length: 5-8 pages, not including title or reference pages

References: Include a minimum of 5-7 scholarly resources.

What strategies could you suggest to Gabriela to attain a healthy weight and improve her health?

Gabriela is a 32-year-old Latino woman with type 2 diabetes and hypertension who is working full time at a fast-food restaurant. She has a BMI of 32. Gabriela is studying to be a cosmetologist and lives with her mother, who helps out with child care and housekeeping. Gabriela’s knees are very sore and she is in the clinic to have them examined. She is very fearful that she will lose her job if she cannot stand for long hours.

1. What strategies could you suggest to Gabriela to attain a healthy weight and improve her health?
2. What barriers to a healthy lifestyle do you think Gabriela may have? How would you discuss them with her?

A minimum of 3 evidenced-based references must be used.
References must be no older than 5 years. A minimum of 500 words is required.

What is the most significant public policy problem facing the U.S. today?

Instructions:
Read these instructions carefully:
To prepare for the Final Project, read chapter 11 in your textbook. This will inform your thinking and give you some ideas for an excellent presentation. In addition, review the concepts we have discussed throughout the course. Examples of policy challenges include issues such as immigration, environment, crime, poverty, etc. If you are unsure about your topic, contact me for assistance.
Your Final Project for this course is to prepare a visual presentation describing a public policy issue challenge in the United States, answering the following questions:
What is the most significant public policy problem facing the U.S. today?
Describe the extent of this challenge and offer at least two realistic ways our nation can address the issue in the future.
Will we overcome this problem?
Use Power Point, and only upload ppt or pptx files to the Assignment drop box. I will NOT accept any other type of file or link or whatever!
Use as many slides as you need to explain the problem and its solution, but at least 18 content slides (not counting title and references) as a minimum. Include pictures, images, charts, graphs, tables, maps, or video clips, etc.
Remember to add “presenter notes” in the notes box below each slide. These are the words you would say for each slide in a face to face presentation and are required.
Consult and list at least four (4) credible sources; your textbook may count as one of the four.