After the Milgram study, there were several changes made to the way psychologists are allowed to conduct research. Describe at least three of the differences between the APA ethics code now and then
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Now, participants are required to give informed consent before proceeding with research. The description provided in the informed consent may be vague, but it cannot be completely deceptive as in the Milgram experiment. Now, participants are reminded that they have the right to discontinue when they choose. In Milgram, they were encouraged to continue, and weren't reminded of that right. Third, the experiment clearly causes psychological distress. Now, the extremes of such an experiment are not allowed (see Burger, 2009).
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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