Ethical Concepts And Guidelines

Question 1

Integrity

Answer 1

Concept-
The commitment to searching for knowledge and understanding and the honest reporting of all sources of information and results

Question 2

Justice

Answer 2

Concept-
Fair consideration of competing claims, no unfair burden on a particular group, and fair access to benefits of an action

Question 3

Non-Maleficence

Answer 3

Concept-
The avoidance of causing harm

Question 4

Beneficence

Answer 4

Concept-
The commitment to maximising benefits and minimising risks and harm

Question 5

Respect

Answer 5

Concept-
Consideration of the value of living things, giving due consideration of the capacity of living things to make their own decisions

Question 6

Confidentiality

Answer 6

Guideline-
Ensures participants remain anonymous, and their personal information is kept private, protected and secure throughout the study

Question 7

Voluntary Participation

Answer 7

Guideline-
Each participant freely agrees to participate in a study, with no pressure or coercion

Question 8

Informed Consent

Answer 8

Guideline-
Before a study begins participants agree to participate after they have received all of the details of the study, including the purpose, procedure and potential risks

Question 9

Debriefing

Answer 9

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Providing information to participants at the end of the study, including the true aims, results and conclusions, and answering any questions, clarifying any deception and providing support to ensure no lasting harm

Question 10

Deception

Answer 10

Guideline-
Withholding the true nature of the study from participants, when their knowledge of the true purpose may affect their behaviour and subsequent validity of the investigation

Question 11

Withdrawal Rights

Answer 11

Guideline-
Participants are free to discontinue their involvement in a study at any point during or after the conclusion of the study, without receiving any penalty