Author Question: What is the difference between the aspirational goals and the ethical standards in research ... (Read 23 times)

daltonest1984 · **on:** Jul 13, 2018

What is the difference between the aspirational goals and the ethical standards in research developed by the American Psychological Association?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why is informed consent such a difficult issue in psychiatric research?

What will be an ideal response?

robbielu01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 13, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The aspirational goals are statements designed to guide psychologists toward the highest ethical levels in their professional work. The ethical standards are enforceable rules on ethics that, when violated, can lead to penalties for the person violating the standards.

Answer to Question 2

Psychiatric patients may not be in appropriate condition to understand the nature of the research they are going to participate in, so they can't meaningfully give informed consent. In addition, their legal guardians may not be able to make the best decision on behalf of the patient.