Ethical Issues in Social Influence Research

• What does deception mean?

  Misleading participants
• What was the aim of using deception in social influence research?

  To withhold the true aim from participants
• What type of study did Asch conduct?

  A perception study
• What type of study did Milgram conduct?

  A punishment study
• What type of study did Zimbardo conduct?

  A prison roleplay
• Why was informed consent considered impossible in these studies?

  Participants were misled about the true nature of the study
• What risks did participants face in Asch's study?

  Embarrassment and conformity stress
• What risks did participants face in Milgram's study?

  Distress and panic attacks
• What risks did participants face in Zimbardo's study?

  Severe emotional distress
• What should have been anticipated regarding the harm to participants in Zimbardo's study?

  Acknowledged harm should have been anticipated
• What was a criticism of Zimbardo's study regarding its duration?

  The study should have been stopped earlier
• What are some consequences of ethical issues in social influence research?

  Damages to reputation and integrity of research
• How can ethical issues deter future participation in research?

  Participants may fear harm or deception
• What is a counterargument to the ethical issues raised in these studies?

  Debriefing was provided to participants
• What follow-up actions were taken in Milgram and Zimbardo's studies?

  Long-term follow-ups were conducted
• Why were long-term follow-ups argued to be necessary in these studies?

  To prevent demand characteristics