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What ethical considerations are appropriate to address?

intro.psych (Psyco 105) Discussion: Group 2 Discussion Group: Reading the Research - Social Development: What ethical considerations are appropriate to address?
By Angela on Tuesday, October 13, 1998 - 10:58 pm:

The question of anominity is important. Also the aspect of having diiferent sex experimenters and subjcts, I know for example the university doesn't allow for teacher to have the door closed when consulting a student of the oppisite sex. power issues etc.


By Daki on Tuesday, October 13, 1998 - 11:18 pm:

I don't know if its morally correct to ask these types of questions to students whose age falls within the lower end of the study (i.e kids between the age of 12-14 years), since that is the beginning of adolescence, where sex drive is just starting. The same reasons as to why sexual education isn't usually discussed or taught in schools until approx. age 14 can be associated with the reasons as to why students that young should not be included.
Obviously, the concern about anonymity is a high priority. The reason being is that if this information was ever released, it may have a big impact on that person's life and self-esteem.


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