Ethical Issues on Scientific Research: Responses to Bullying and Disgusting Acts

Experimental Psychology Ethical Questions
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Question One
When designing a study about people's responses to bullying, the four moral principles outlined in the textbook must be taken into account. On the principle of weighting risks against benefits, the likely benefits of the study must be more than the potential risks to the participants. On the principle of acting responsibly and with integrity, the study should be hellbent on observing ethical standards that portray responsibility and integrity during the research process. Additionally, all the research protocols should entail appropriate data collection and analysis techniques to enhance the validity and integrity of the research process.
On the principle of seeking justice at all times, the study should be fair and just in how the process handles its participants. Prejudice and bias should be avoided at all costs. On the principle of respecting the rights and dignity of the participants, an informed consent must be sought, vividly explaining the entire research process from its purpose and its likely risks and harm. Further, the autonomy of the participants must be respected at all costs. Finally, the confidentiality of participants should be honored by applying secured data systems and utilizing data anonymity.
Question Two
If I were on the IRB committee that reviewed the protocol where participants were asked to judge the morality of disgusting acts, I would have several ethical concerns. The first concern would be whether the participants have given informed consent, which applies after they have been educated and th...