Awareness of the British Psychological Society Code of Ethics

Question 1

BPS

Answer 1

the British Psychological Society

Question 2

the British Psychological Societies code of ethics

Answer 2

is a set of guidelines to consider in the planning and running of research so that they meet acceptable standards of behavior

Question 3

Respect individual and cultural differences

Answer 3

avoid unfair and prejudiced behavior

Question 4

Competence

Answer 4

the researcher has the experience to deal with potential ethical issues

Question 5

informed concent

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participants understand the aims of the research and its anticipated outcomes - guardianship is required for young children

Question 6

deception

Answer 6

this is the alternative to informed consent

if there is no alternative, the hypothesis couldn’t be tested otherwise

Question 7

discomfort and distress

Answer 7

protecting participants against harm - there shouldn’t be any physical or psychological harm

Question 8

confidentiality

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participants details need to be kept confidential - anonymity is created by giving individuals a code

Question 9

right to withdraw

Answer 9

participants should be informed that they can end their participation at any point in the procedure

Question 10

debriefing

Answer 10

after completing the procedure participants are given a full account of the aims of the study and a chance to seek some feedback

Question 11

privacy

Answer 11

this applies to observational techniques and participants right to privacy