British Psychological Spciety Code of Ethics

Question 1

What is informed consent?

Answer 1

A document that is normally given after the research acknowledging the aims etc and giving your permission to take part in the study

Question 2

What is the right to withdraw?

Answer 2

Being able to leave when desired

Question 3

Define deception?

Answer 3

Deliberately misleading or withholding information

Question 4

What is confidentiality?

Answer 4

Details should be kept private

Question 5

What is protection of participants?

Answer 5

No more harm than daily life

Question 6

What is a debriefing?

Answer 6

Returning the participants to the state they were before the research. You tell them the aims and the nature of the study

Question 7

When is deception allowed?

Answer 7

The BPS states that deception is only acceptable if there is a strong scientific justification for the research and there are no alternative procedures available

Question 8

What are the different categories of the British psychological society code of ethics?

Answer 8

Informed consent
Deception
Protection
Confidentiality
Right to withdraw
Debriefing