Halloween Special - Spooky Psychology: Creepy Experiments & Ethical Dilemmas

Bring some Halloween-themed fun into your psychology lessons with this engaging and thought-provoking resource! Designed for secondary school students (Key Stage 4-5), this free activity will have your students analysing infamous psychological studies that pushed the boundaries of ethical research. Perfect for introducing topics such as research methodology, ethics, and the historical evolution of psychological guidelines.

What’s included:

• Student Worksheet: Analyse five ‘spooky’ studies (Randy Gardner’s Sleep Deprivation, Phineas Gage, The Monster Study, David Reimer Case, and Rosenhan’s Pseudopatient Study) through the lens of research methodology and ethics.
• Teacher Answer Key: A comprehensive guide to support your lesson, with detailed explanations of the studies’ research design, ethical considerations, and discussion points.
• Reflection Questions: Encourage students to think critically about the impact of these studies on modern ethical standards in psychology.