Write a 5–7-page assessment in which you examine the controversy related to research and ethics in the field of social psychology.
It is essential to be able to critically analyze the research methods used in studies, in order to weigh the validity of the conclusions or recommendations.
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Assessment Instructions
To prepare for this assessment, locate scholarly articles on Milgram’s studies on obedience to authority and Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison experiment on the power of social roles. These two pivotal studies provide the basis for this assessment.
Examine the controversy related to research and ethics in the field of social psychology. Consider the information you located on Milgram’s studies on obedience to authority and Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison experiment on the power of social roles. Include the following in your assessment:
Your submitted assessment should be 5–7 pages in length, excluding title page and reference page, and use references from at least three scholarly resources. Be sure to follow APA guidelines for format and style.
Additional Requirements
Ethics in Research Scoring Guide
CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED Describe what controversial research studies revealed about conformity and obedience to authority.Does not describe what controversial research studies revealed about conformity and obedience to authority. Describes what controversial research studies revealed about conformity or obedience to authority but not both. Describes what controversial research studies revealed about conformity and obedience to authority. Analyzes what controversial research studies revealed about conformity and obedience to authority. Describe the impact of controversial research studies on the human participants.Does not describe the impact of controversial research studies on the human participants. Describes the results of controversial research studies but does not describe the impact of the studies on the human participants. Describes the impact of controversial research studies on the human participants. Analyzes the impact of controversial research studies on the human participants. Explain how controversial research studies contributed to the development of ethical standards in the field of psychology.Does not explain how controversial research studies contributed to the development of ethical standards in the field of psychology. Explains how controversial research studies contributed to the development of ethical standards in the field of psychology but omits key elements. Explains how controversial research studies contributed to the development of ethical standards in the field of psychology. Analyzes how controversial research studies contributed to the development of ethical standards in the field of psychology. Develop evidence-based arguments for and against controversial research studies in the field of social psychology.Does not develop evidence-based arguments for and against controversial research studies in the field of social psychology. Develops arguments for or against controversial research studies in the field of social psychology but not both, or does not develop evidence-based arguments. Develops evidence-based arguments for and against controversial research studies in the field of social psychology. Develops evidence-based arguments for and against controversial research studies in the field of social psychology, demonstrating insight and understanding of both sides of the issue. Determine whether knowledge gained justifies controversial research studies in the field of social psychology.Does not determine whether knowledge gained justifies controversial research studies in the field of social psychology. Describes the knowledge gained but does not determine if the knowledge gained justifies controversial research studies in the field of social psychology. Determines whether knowledge gained justifies controversial research studies in the field of social psychology. Determines whether knowledge gained justifies controversial research studies in the field of social psychology; demonstrates an understanding of the ramifications of controversial research studies. Use valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of social psychology.Does not use valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of social psychology. Uses research resources that are not valid, scholarly, or relevant to the field of social psychology such as Wikipedia or About.com. Uses valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of social psychology. Uses valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of social psychology and establishes the credibility of the research. Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.Writing does not support a central idea. Does not use correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Writing supports an idea but is inconsistent and contains major errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writing coherently supports a central idea with few errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writing is coherent, using evidence to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Use APA format and style.Does not use APA format and style. Uses APA format and style but inconsistently and with errors. Uses APA format and style consistently and with few errors. Uses correct APA format and style consistently and with no errors.
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