Multimedia Resources

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IRBs and Psychological Science: Ensuring a Collaborative Relationship

Article Link: http://www.apa.org/research/responsible/irbs-psych-science.aspx

The article discusses the relationship between IRBs and psychological research and gives a detailed explanation of their role in the research process and how to make sure that there is timely and effective communication between IRBs and researchers.

  1. What is the role of IRBs in psychological research?
     
  2. How should a researcher work with the IRB to ensure timely and effective research designs?
     

The Milgram Experiment

Article and Video Link: http://www.simplypsychology.org/milgram.html

The article includes a discussion of the Milgram Obedience study and provides a video of a participant in the study. It discusses the rationale and procedures in the study.

  1. What was the purpose of Milgram’s obedience study?
     
  2. What ethical concerns plague the Milgram study?
     

Informed Consent Guidelines

Article Link: http://research-compliance.umich.edu/informed-consent-guidelines

The article provides a set of guidelines of creating informed consent forms for research studies.

  1. What is the purpose of the informed consent document?
     
  2. What are the key elements required in an informed consent?
     

General Guidelines for IRB Proposals

Article Link: http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/psychology/institutional-review-board/general-guidelines

Colgate University provides a set of guidelines as well as examples of IRB applications for research.

  1. What is the purpose of the IRB application?
     
  2. What are the key parts of an IRB application?
     

Incentives in Research

Article Link: http://www.irb.pitt.edu/content/incentives-participation-research-studies

The University of Pittsburgh’s IRB website provides information and guidelines on the incentives and payments to participants of research at the university or through referrals.

  1. What are the types of incentives that are offered to participants of research?
     
  2. What are some ethical concerns that can arise with incentives being offered to participants?