4. Ethics Flashcards
One is one issue w/ experimentations?
One issue is how to properly conduct humane and ethical experiments.
What are some ways to tackle that issue of experimentation?
Governments and universities have established associations and regulations for psych experiments
Who set the standards for psych research?
American Psychological Association (APA) and the British Psychological Society (BPS)
What does the federal regulation HIPAA do for participants?
It guarantees that their medical records/ personal health information is confidential
Who screens research proposals and safeguards participant’s well-being?
The local institutional review boards
What is the first requirement for experimentation?
- Obtain informed consent (APA and BPS)
What is the second requirement for experimentation?
- Protect from physical harm or discomfort.
What is the third requirement for experimentation?
- Keep information about participates confidential.
What is the fourth requirement for experimentation?
- Fully brief people afterwards. (You have to tell the participants the results and explain it to them)
