2.6 Ethics

Question 1

Can
Do
Cannot
Do
With
Participants

Answer 1

Consent
Deception
Confidentiality + Anonymity
Debrief
Withdraw (right)
Protection against harm

Question 2

Consent

Answer 2

must be obtained, especially if participant is under age 16, need their legal guardian’s approval

Question 3

Deception

Answer 3

minimal deception, explain in debrief

Question 4

Debrief

Answer 4

at the end of the experiment

Question 5

Confidentiality

Answer 5

participants names, their data and info collected

Question 6

Withdraw

Answer 6

every participant has the right to withdraw from the experiment at any time, including their data

Question 7

Protection against harm

Answer 7

must minimize the chances of physical or mental harm
debrief

Question 8

Animal Ethics (APA guidelines)
Justified choices

Answer 8

Must be clearly justified with a scientific purpose
1) either increase our knowledge
2) or benefit humans/other animals

Question 9

Animal Ethics (APA guidelines)
Acquisition

Answer 9

• Chosen species must be the best choice
• Use minimum required number of animals

Question 10

Animal Ethics (APA guidelines)
Care and housing

Answer 10

• Animals are provided with humane care and healthful conditions