Ethical Controversies Quiz: Tuskegee Syphilis

Questions and Answers

One of the major ethical issues with the Tuskegee syphilis experiment was the lack of respect given to the subjects in the experiment.

True

In the Tuskegee syphilis experiments, what information did researchers keep from their subjects about their illnesses?

They were told they had a rare form of syphilis.

They were not treated for or told they had syphilis. (correct)

They were not treated for or told they had cancer.

They were told they had a sexually transmitted infection.

Plagiarism is unethical because it implies that __________.

all of the sources used are only helpful for limited purposes

one doesn't care about the confidentiality of the research

the work that one has plagiarized is an original creation (correct)

the author being plagiarized endorses the plagiarized work

Animal research has made no important scientific contribution.

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For psychologists, controlling electronic information is important because electronic information is __________.

trivially easy to copy and redistribute Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following uses of the passage is not considered plagiarism?

Although it is startling to contemplate, "the human mind creates memories each time you would like to remember them" (Wallace 15). Signup and view all the answers

Raw data often appears in published scientific journals.

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Animal research is a recent scientific invention.

False Signup and view all the answers

One of the main arguments that animal rights advocates present is that animals have rights because they __________.

are capable of suffering Signup and view all the answers

Current ethical standards for psychology experiments were established by Freud in the 1920s.

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Study Notes

Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment

Ethical issues arose from a lack of respect for subjects involved.
Research participants were not informed or treated for syphilis; deception was a key aspect of the study.

Plagiarism Ethics

Plagiarism misrepresents copied work as original, implying false ownership.
Ethical use of others' writings includes proper attribution; misquoting or paraphrasing without credit is considered plagiarism.

Animal Research

Animal research is not a modern concept; it has contributed significantly to scientific advancements over time.
Contrary to some beliefs, animal research plays a crucial role in understanding health and disease.

Handling Electronic Information

Psychologists must prioritize the confidentiality of electronic data as it is easily copied and shared.
Managing digital information poses unique challenges compared to traditional physical records.

Ethical Standards in Psychology

Current ethical standards for psychological research were not solely established by Freud; they evolved over time through various studies and regulatory changes.

Description

Test your knowledge on the ethical issues surrounding the Tuskegee syphilis experiment. This quiz explores the lack of respect for subjects and other critical facets of the controversial study. Challenge yourself to understand the implications of unethical research practices.