THE PLACE OF VALUES IN PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES...
4. The Place of Values in Psychological Research Suggested Activities Ethics: Use Activity Handout: 2.5: Ethics as a way for students to think about ethical considerations when conducting research. This activity gives students research scenarios that deal with ethical concerns. Questions regarding their own ethical considerations follow each scenario. Ethics on the Web: In class, use the APA website and review some of the ethical guidelines that are listed. Explore the guidelines and discuss why ethical conduct is so important in psychology and in research in general.
LO 2.6: Explain the need to think critically about psychological research.
Lecture Outline VI. Thinking Critically About Psychological Research A. Overgeneralizing from small sample B. Distinguish between group results and individual needs C. Look for answers beyond a single study D. Avoid causes where none have been found E. Consider the course of psychological informationMedia and Research: Have students find a media outlet (i.e., TV news, online news source, or radio station) and report to the class what the essence of the research report entailed and how the conclusions should be evaluated. Ask students what is missing or what more information they would need before determining the credibility and validity of the research being commented about in their media selection.