A psychological researcher who has previously worked only with animals would like to perform a new experiment involving human participants. According to the APA Ethics Code,
A) The psychologist can perform the experiment
B) The psychologist can perform the experiment if it is conducted under the supervision of another psychologist who has previous experience with humans
C) The psychologist can perform the experiment if the experiment does not cause psychological harm to the participants
D) The psychologist cannot perform the experiment

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the APA Ethics Code, psychologists who lack sufficient knowledge or training in the techniques being used or who lack supervision by an experienced researcher may be required to obtain additional consultation or training, or limit their work to those areas in which they are competent. Therefore, the psychologist can perform the experiment if conducted under the supervision of another psychologist who has previous experience with humans.

A Psychological Researcher Who Has Previously Worked Only with Animals