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As we conclude these considerations, let’s remind ourselves that ethical questions have at their base issues of relationships and traditions. As scientists, we ask what is and what ought to be our relationship with our participants and our society with regard to research. To answer these questions, we stress that part of our ethical responsibility is to consult with others about our research. In this context, we described the manner in which internal review committees evaluate the ethics of research and the guidelines (e.g., those of the APA and the federal government) used to direct our evaluations. With both humans and animals, we are only beginning to develop methods for the study of inner experience that can help to inform our ethical considerations.

Concept Check

 “Ethical considerations of psychological experimentation have at their heart the idea that people participating in research should not be harmed.” What four questions does every scientist need to consider in designing a research study?

 Which four sources of ethical and legal guidelines help the scientist in designing and conducting psychopathology research?

 What are “voluntary participation” and “informed consent” in the context of scientific research? What are some of the specific issues they raise in terms of psychopathology research?

 How do “confidentiality” and “anonymity” figure into the experimenter’s responsibility to protect the research participant’s right to privacy?

 What are the questions an IRB asks in regard to the risks of a psychopathology research study?