DCCOWPAD Flashcards
What does DCCOWPAD stand for
D - deception C - consent C - confidentiality O - observation W - withdrawal P - protection A - advice D - debriefing
What is the definition of deception ?
Participants should not have any information withheld from them
What is the definition of consent ?
Participants should give permission to participate in the study.
What is the definition of confidentiality ?
Participants information and data shouldn’t be shared/made public.
What is the definition of observation ?
Participants should only be observed covertly in a public place.
What is the definition of withdrawal ?
Participants should be able to drop out at any time.
What is the definition of protection ?
Participants should be protected from psychological and physical harm.
What is the definition of advice ?
Participants should be offered advice if needed during or after the study.
What is the definition of debriefing ?
Participants should always be offered a debrief after the study has taken place to let them know the full research aim. They may be offered advice during this and given a contact number.
What are the four ethical areas ?
Respect
Competence
Responsibility
Integrity
What ethical guidelines come under the area of respect ?
Consent
Withdrawal
Confidentially
What ethical guidelines come under the ethical area of competence ?
Advice
What ethical guidelines come under the ethical area responsibility ?
Protection
Debrief
What ethical guidelines come under the ethical area of integrity ?
Deception
Observation
What is the definition of ethics ?
Moral guidelines used by psychologists studying human behaviour to protect their participants.
