dealing with ethical issues

Question 1

What do consent forms need to include?

Answer 1

-the purpose of the study
-outline of what happens during the study and to the participants’ results
-length of time needed to complete the study
-informing participants that they can withdraw, that their data will be kept confidential and that they are available to medical supervision and protection from harm

Question 2

What 4 things must you include in a debrief sheet?

Answer 2

-full debrief
-right to withhold data
-reassurance
-services for psychological harm

Question 3

full debrief

Answer 3

should now be informed the true aims of the study and any details they were not supplied during the study

Question 4

right to withhold data

Answer 4

should be given this right if they wish

Question 5

reassurance

Answer 5

participants may have concerns over their behaviour so should be told that their behaviours are normal and typical

Question 6

services for psychological harm

Answer 6

when/if participants have been subject to distress or harm, researcher should provide counselling sessions/services