ethical issues

Question 1

informed consent

Answer 1

ppts must know the aim and risks before agreeing to take part

issue - demand characteristics if too much is revealed

Question 2

ways to deal with consent issues

Answer 2

prior general consent - ppts agree to multiple studies, including one with deception

retrospective consent - ppts give consent after the study

Question 3

deception

Answer 3

if revealing the aim causes demand characteristics
- if it doesn’t cause distress

Question 4

how is deception addressed in research

Answer 4

debriefing , ppts told the true aim after study,
- withdraw their data from study if unhappy

Question 5

protection from harm

Answer 5

researcher must prevent physical/psychological harm

ppt must be reminded of their right to withdraw

Question 6

how is harm minimised in research

Answer 6

counselling provided if needed

Question 7

whats the difference between privacy and confidentiality ,

Answer 7

privacy= control over what person info is shared

confidentiality - ensuring data is protected and anonymous

Question 8

How can privacy & confidentiality be protected?

Answer 8

use anonymity