Ethical Standards in Psychological Research Are Tentative Because

question 29

Multiple Choice

Ethical standards in psychological research are tentative because:

• A) the APA cannot agree on what they should be
• B) they are intended to be flexible
• C) they change with the times
• D) the APA knows that outsiders may not agree

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Definitions:

Norms of Solidarity

Norms of solidarity are shared beliefs and practices that unite individuals within a society or community, fostering a sense of togetherness and mutual support.

Formal Social Networks

Structured social relationships and connections that adhere to established rules and protocols.

Informal Social Networks

Social structures made up of individuals or organizations connected by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendship, kinship, common interests, financial exchange, dislikes, or beliefs, existing outside formal institutional systems.

Asch Experiment

A psychological experiment designed to test the extent to which pressure from a majority group could influence a person to conform.