8.2 - general principles

Question 1

General principles

Answer 1

These are not rules, discretion and interpretation required when applying.

Circumstances dictate what is appropriate.

Question 2

What are the four ethical principles

Answer 2

• Respect
• Competence
• Responsibility
• Integrity

Question 3

Respect

Answer 3

for the autonomy and dignity of persons

Question 4

Competence

Answer 4

• scientific value
• poorly designed and conducted research is a waste of
  resources

Question 5

Responsibility

Answer 5

• social responsibility
• psychology exists in the context of society and its
  collective duty is the welfare of other human beings
  and non-human beings

Question 6

Integrity

Answer 6

• maximising benefit and minimising harm
• researcher responsible to consider from position of
  participant
• serve interests and well-being of participants, including
  their personal values and dignity
• research must be aware of the above (re participant) and minimise or obviate risks