Ethically Questionable

Definition

Ethically questionable refers to actions or behaviors that raise concerns about whether they meet moral standards and principles. In psychology experiments involving aggression, ethical concerns may arise if participants are subjected to significant harm, distress, or if the study violates their rights.

Related terms

Informed Consent:

The process of obtaining participants' voluntary agreement to participate in a study after they have been fully informed about its purpose, procedures, potential risks, and benefits.

Debriefing:

A session conducted after an experiment where participants are provided with additional information about the study's purpose and any misleading information that may have been used.

Institutional Review Board (IRB):

A committee responsible for reviewing research proposals to ensure ethical guidelines and regulations are followed before studies can be conducted.