Hello : )plase turn this in by 8:40 pm today thank youu!Research Journal 2
Objectives
Students will gain an understanding of contemporary issues in social justice
by viewing the film Three Identical Strangers (available for purchase on Prime
Video or watch this YouTube Documentary) and complete a reflection on the rationalization of this research and the psychological impact on the research participants. Students will use terminology learned in class,
such as moral reasoning, values, morals, and ethics, to debate the impact of
this study. The students will use two peer-reviewed academic sources to
contribute to their reflection on ethical research.
Video:
Separated at Birth: Twins and Triplets Reunite after Cruel Experiment | ENDEVR Documentary
Short Description
Working individually, students will write and submit a short reflection on
their reflection of the film. Students will connect their analysis to this unit’s
concepts and readings.
Instructions
Note: “The wording of this paper doesn’t need to be overly formal since it’s more of
a personal reflection. I’ll keep it clear and straightforward, focusing on my personal
reactions and insights rather than strict academic language.”
“All content in this paper must include in-text citations following APA 7th edition
guidelines. This includes referencing both the documentary and any supporting
academic sources to clearly attribute information and maintain academic integrity.”
Working individually, students will provide a concise summary of the socialjustice themes presented in the film and how the original study came to pass.
Students will cover key concepts and theoretical perspectives learned in this
unit and what this film taught them about values, morals, and ethics in
present-day psychology. Read the following questions and instructions
carefully to prepare for your submission. Students are not required to
answer all the questions in part 2 and 3 but do require to answer both
questions in part 1:
Add an Introduction: Start with a brief overview of the study featured in the documentary Separated at Birth: Twins and Triplets Reunite After Cruel Experiment (ENDEVR, 2021). Explain the Study.
Part 1: Scholarly Exploration
• What does the academic literature say about this documentary film?
Look at literature on the film itself or studies of twins separated at
birth. The academic literature has extensively examined the ethical and
scientific implications of this study.
• Research some history on research ethics and discuss how this
experiment fits into the history of research in psychology.
Part 2: Critical Thinking
• Describe the social context in which this study came to pass
• What were the researchers trying to uncover? Do you think their topic
of study was important? The researchers, led by Dr. Peter Neubauer, aimed
to investigate the impact of upbringing on personality development by
studying genetically identical siblings raised in different socioeconomic
environments. The goal was to discern the relative effects of nature versus
nurture. While the topic of study was significant for understanding human
development, the methods employed were deeply flawed. Rather than openly
studying twins and triplets, they were intentionally separated, causing severe
emotional and psychological harm. Thus, the importance of the research does
not justify the means by which it was conducted.
• Was the study unethical? Why so? yes
• What were the consequences of this unethical study?
• Describe the ways in which research ethics were violated in this study.
Please be very specific
• Discuss the resulting social justice actions that have occurred as a
result.Part 3: Personal Exploration
• Pick a moment/event in the film that sparked your own curiosity or
had an impact on you?
Note:
pick this moment :
Discovering the Sealed Study Records (56:30 – 1:00:10): The triplets learn that the study’s
records are sealed at Yale University until 2065, preventing them from accessing crucial
information about their own lives and the extent of the psychological manipulation they
endured. This realization leaves them feeling powerless and exploited.
Rubric
Please see the attached rubric by viewing this assignment under the
assessments tab for the grading breakdown.Total Score: 100
Criteria
Mechanics (accurate use of APA style and formatting) (15%)
Student includes a title page, page numbers, reference section with a minimum of 2 peer reviewed
sources, double spaced, proper use of headings.
Evidence of critical engagement and use of psychological imagination (40%)
Student paints a precise picture of what they learned during the course and directly relates ideas to the
psychological imagination; student discusses preconceptions and whether they were confirmed, and any
surprising information obtained; ideas are explored and developed with complexity and critical thinking.
Course Reading Integration and Examples (30%)
Makes appropriate and powerful connections between identified issues/problems and the strategic
concepts studied in the course readings, supplements case study with relevant and thoughtful examples.
Organization and Flow (15%)
The paper utilizes harmony and integration with a unified theme/purpose.