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Assigned Readings Please read the following chapter in your text: Research Methods Michael Passer Chapter 3: “Conducting Ethical Research” Appendix B: “American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct” Library Reading Morris, C. (2016). A bitter pill. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 33(1), 10–13. In the field of psychology, it is essential that research be conducted ethically. This is important for protecting research participants from potential harm and ensuring that their rights are not violated. Often, many different people work on a research project. Anyone who is part of a research study can run into ethical issues. At these times, the choice made can have a significant impact for the participant, the study, and the person who is making the choice. Watch the video: The Research Clinic'' by Marcy Rosenberg, IRB. Choose which role you want to assume (Principal Investigator, Study Coordinator, IRB Administrator, or Research Assistant), and please respond to the following: Discuss two of the choices you had to make, and explain what you learned about ethical issues from these choices. How can the choices made within the role you chose affect the outcome of the study and those who are participating in the study? What factors (e.g., personal, funding, stress) might sometimes lead to unethical choices?