Ethics in Psychology of Technology Research

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What is surveillance threat primarily associated with?

Economic impact of technological advancements

Legal ramifications of technology use

Psychological functioning influenced by technology (correct)

Environmental consequences of surveillance

What does operational psychology primarily aim to address?

The societal impacts of psychological research

The financial outcomes of technological applications

The effectiveness and risks of technology (correct)

The emotional responses to psychological testing

Which subfield of psychology has its roots in the 1940s with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)?

Operational psychology (correct)

Cognitive psychology

Clinical psychology

Social psychology

What characterizes collaborative operational psychologists?

Their supportive involvement in applied settings Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of research is vital to ensure ethical concerns are addressed?

Informed consent covering potential harm Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of failing to meet ethical guidelines in psychological research?

Raising scrutiny over the research applications Signup and view all the answers

How can the applied nature of science often be viewed?

As supportive or adversarial Signup and view all the answers

In which settings has operational psychology been applied?

Broadly across various fields, including industrial and law enforcement Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of informed consent in psychology research?

To ensure participants are aware of the experiment before agreeing to participate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following institutions is responsible for providing ethical guidelines for psychological research?

American Psychological Association Signup and view all the answers

What is the main ethical issue related to psychologists working with engineers on product development?

Psychologists should not socialize with team members for objectivity Signup and view all the answers

What is debriefing in the context of psychological research?

Providing feedback to participants post-experiment Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical dilemma is illustrated by Milgram's famous experiment?

The refusal of Ethics Committees to approve certain experimental designs today Signup and view all the answers

What concern is raised by the indiscriminate use of technological devices in psychology?

Potential breaches of privacy Signup and view all the answers

What must researchers do before conducting an experiment in psychology?

Gain approval from their institutional review board Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about ethical guidelines in psychology is true?

Researchers are mandated to follow ethical guidelines from established organizations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ethics in Psychology of Technology Research

Research ethics in psychology of technology involve general psychological ethics plus technology-specific concerns.
General guidelines are provided by institutions like APA, HHS regulations, NIH, Canadian Psychological Association, and British Psychological Society.
Essential ethical procedures in any psychological research include informed consent and debriefing.
Informed consent ensures participants understand the experiment before agreeing.
Debriefing provides feedback post-experiment, explaining goals and any deception.
The Milgram experiment, famous for its ethical implications, is rarely replicated today due to ethics concerns.

Technology-Specific Ethical Concerns

Psychologists involved in technology development should maintain objectivity by avoiding socializing with the development team to provide unbiased evaluation.
Technology use brings ethical concerns regarding privacy and surveillance.
Examples like Google Glass raise concerns about unknown psychological effects of technology.

Operational Psychology

Operational psychology applies psychology's knowledge & methods to issues in applied settings, studying human-tool interactions.
It helps understand how technology impacts humans in practical situations (e.g. clinical, industrial, law enforcement).
Roots in the 1940s, OSS and combating effectiveness.

Types of Operational Psychology

Collaborative operational psychology is less problematic than adversarial operational psychology, especially under high-risk contexts.
Adversarial psychology can be ethically problematic in high-risk settings.
Researchers need to adhere to informed consent regarding potential harm, free action plans/harm avoidance, and access for all stakeholders in collaborative studies to avoid conflicts arising from potentially harmful or adverse testing conditions.

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Explore the important ethical guidelines in psychological research related to technology. This quiz covers informed consent, debriefing, and the implications of the Milgram experiment, along with technology-specific concerns like privacy and surveillance. Appropriate for students and professionals in the field of psychology and technology.