1 - In the past, researchers in psychology used some "ethically questionable" research techniques. Do you believe that some of these techniques were useful despite their ethical shortcomings? Explain. How did these “ethically questionable” techniques lend to the creation of the code of ethics?
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2 - Review the preamble and general principles section of the code of ethics. What is the purpose of these sections? In reviewing the general principles, which do you feel is the most impactful or influential to the practice of psychology? Explain. Minimum 150 words response with References supporting your answer.
This Ethics Code is intended to provide specific standards to cover most situations encountered by psychologists. It has as its goals the welfare and protection of the individuals and groups with whom psychologists work and the education of members, students, and the public regarding ethical standards of the discipline.” (American Psychological Association. (2017)
Reference: American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. Washington, DC: Author. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/ethics-code-2017.pdf
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