BPS Ethical Issues(RM) Flashcards
What is respect for the autonomy and dignity of persons?
Adherence to the concept of moral rights is an essential component of respect for the dignity of people
What rights are particularly important to psychologists regarding autonomy and dignity?
Rights to privacy, self determination, personal liberty and national justice as they have a responsibility to protect and promote these rights
What other responsibilities do psychologists have? (Respect for the autonomy)
To develop and follow procedures for valid consent, confidentiality,, anonymity and fair treatment
What is scientific value?
Research should be designed, reviewed and conducted in a way that ensures its quality, integrity and contribution to the development of knowledge and understanding
What effects does poorly designed or conducted research in a research community have?
Wastes resources, devalues the contribution of participants, could lead to misleading information being promulgated
What is social responsibility?
The discipline of psychology, both as a science and a profession exists within the context of human society
Within social responsibility what is there a shared collective duty for?
Welfare of humans and non-human brings
What is maximising the benefit and minimising harm?
Psychologists should consider all research from the perspective of participants with the aim of avoiding potential risks to psychological well-being, mental health, personal values or dignity
What is the key issue of deception?
Sometimes it is necessary to deceive participants however this is only acceptable when it wouldn’t have an affect on their willingness to participate
What is one way to minimise deception?
Debriefing- afterwards the participants are briefed about the real purpose of the research and can withdraw at this point
What is the key issue with consent?
Informed consent= participants are fully aware of the aims of the research
Sometimes necessary to not share all aims until after the research and this = retrospective consent
What is the key issue with protection of participants?
Researchers have a responsibility to ensure that no psychical or psychological harm comes to participants (generally RP’s shouldn’t be exposed to greater risk than they would face in every day life?
