ethical guidlines

Question 1

what is the ethical guideline of protection from harm?

Answer 1

participants are not exposed to unnecessary physical, psychological, or emotional harm

Question 2

what is the ethical guideline of informed consent?

Answer 2

before participating a participant must be given all necessary information about the potential risks and benefits, understand it fully

Question 3

what is the ethical guideline of withdrawal rights?

Answer 3

a research participant has the right to withdraw from a study at any time, for any reason, without penalty or coercion, respecting their decision to no longer participate in the research

Question 4

what is the ethical guideline of deception?

Answer 4

deception should only be used when absolutely necessary, with minimal harm to participants

where the deception is fully explained and participants have the opportunity to withdraw their data if they wish

Question 5

what is the ethical guideline of confidentiality?

Answer 5

researchers must protect participants’ private information by keeping their identities anonymous, storing data securely

ensuring that no identifiable information is disclosed in research reports or presentations

Question 6

what is the ethical guideline of privacy?

Answer 6

participants must not be asked for any irrelevant information not related to the study

Question 7

what is the ethical guideline of voluntary participation?

Answer 7

participants must freely choose to take part in a study without any coercion, undue influence, or pressure

Question 8

what is the ethical guideline of debriefing?

Answer 8

fully informing participants about the study’s purpose, revealing any deception used, addressing any misconceptions, minimizing potential harm caused by the study, allowing participants to ask questions, and ensuring they leave the study feeling informed and respected

Question 9

what are the 3 R’s

Answer 9

replacement, reduction, refinement

Question 10

replacement

Answer 10

replacing the animals with ones with less pain receptors or a computerised version

Question 11

reduction

Answer 11

reducing sample so no unecessary harm is done

Question 12

refinement

Answer 12

minimise pain, suffering, and distress

Question 13

what are ethical guidelines

Answer 13

a set of rules to guide appropriate behaviour in psychology research