Psychology Module 6

Module 6

Experiments and Studies

This brief article outlines the highlights and flaws of the Stanford Prison Experiment and discusses why it is still controversial.

One of Psychology's most famous experiments was flawed

Solomon Asch's study examines conformity. Consider what you would have done in a similar situation. This article offers a deeper understanding of the implications of Asch's study and other considerations researchers of the time ignored. 

Out of the Asch Study

APA Code of Ethics

Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct

One of psychology's most famous experiments was seriously flawed.

Source:

Psychologist . Sep2014, Vol. 27 Issue 9, p652-653. 2p.

Document Type:

Article

Subject Terms:

* PRISONS * CORRECTIONAL institutions * CRIMINAL justice system * DETENTION facilities * DETENTION of persons

NAICS/Industry Codes:

922140  Correctional Institutions 912120  Provincial correctional services 623990  Other Residential Care Facilities 911220  Federal correctional services 922190  Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities 236220  Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Abstract:

The article discusses the criticism to the Standford Prison Experiment (SPE) one of psychology's most famous experiments. The claim of Philip Zimbardo, the experiment's lead investigator, that in certain situations, good people readily turn bad. Also tackled are the critics to the study, despite its popular use to explain modern-day atrocities.

ISSN:

0952-8229

Out of the Asch study.

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Source:

Psychologist . Dec2010, Vol. 23 Issue 12, p960-960. 1/2p. 1 Color Photograph.

Document Type:

Article

Subject Terms:

* PSYCHOLOGICAL research

NAICS/Industry Codes:

541720  Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

People:

ASCH, Solomon E. (Solomon Elliott), 1907-1996

Abstract:

The article presents a comparison of a study conducted by psychologist Solomon Asch in the 1950s and the study of Kazuo Mori and Miho Arai regarding public judgment on lengths of lines in which Asch used confederates while Mori and Arai adapted the Manipulation of Overlapping Rivalrous Images (MORI) technique.

ISSN:

0952-8229

 

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nstructions

Researchers must protect participants and be aware of appropriate methods for obtaining information. What ethical considerations are important to research? In about 2 pages, write an analysis of the ethical concerns in the 3 diverse psychological research studies below. Be sure to include a paragraph of overall ethical consideration.

This paper should be 2-3 pages in length and use APA formatting (cover page, paper body formatting, citations, and references: see Rasmussen's APA guide in the Resources tab, or by clicking here. Prior to submitting your paper, be sure you proofread your work to check your spelling and grammar. If you use any outside sources, please cite those sources in APA citation format.

Haslam, S. A., & Reicher, S. D. (2012). Contesting the 'nature' of conformity: What Milgram and Zimbardo's studies really show. Plos Biology, 10(11), doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1001426

Larsen, K. S. (1974). Conformity in the Asch experiment. The Journal Of Social Psychology, 94(2), 303-304. doi:10.1080/00224545.1974.9923224

Mischel, W., Ayduk, O., Berman, M. G., Casey, B. J., Gotlib, I. H., Jonides, J., & ... Shoda, Y. (2011). 'Willpower' over the life span: Decomposing self-regulation. Social Cognitive And Affective Neuroscience, 6(2), 252-256. doi:10.1093/scan/nsq081