Ethical Considerations

Question 1

Experimenter Effect

Answer 1

Rosnow and Rosenthal (1997) - the experimenters values/beliefs can influence research; create physical and emotional distance (single blind/double blind)

Question 2

Informed Consent

Answer 2

Fully informing participants of events they are participating in; risks, information collection, distribution

Question 3

Privacy

Answer 3

Preventing unwanted intrusion from gov or others; collection, storage, and sharing of info

Question 4

Anonymity

Answer 4

Protection of identity by not disclosing names

Question 5

Confidentiality

Answer 5

Secrecy attached to info given by patient/client

Question 6

Voluntary Participation

Answer 6

participants must be willing to participate without consequences/threats influencing their decision

Question 7

Withdrawal Rights

Answer 7

Participants have the right to withdraw at any time without consequences

Question 8

Deception in Research

Answer 8

Can only be used when prior knowledge about the experiment may influence results; eg Milgram’s electric shock experiment (1963) - must debrief

Question 9

Debriefing

Answer 9

Participants who aren’t fully informed about the purpose of a study must be told in order to avoid physical/psychological stress, correct mistaken attitudes/beliefs, gain access to info about study

Question 10

Professional Conduct

Answer 10

Must follow agreed principles for the ethical conduct; benefits of research must outweigh any risks, welfare shouldn’t be compromised