Ethical issues Flashcards
what are the six ethical issues/considerations
- deception
- protection from harm
- confidentiality
- consent
- right to withdraw
- privacy
what sets out ethical codes
BPS- the british psychological society
what are the four key principles in code of ethics
- respect
- competence
- responsibility
- integrity
what is informed consent
advise ppts what is involved and reveals aims of research
what is deception
misleading ppts/withholding info- okay if not distressing
what is protection from harm
psychological/physical risk is ‘normal’
what is privacy and confidentiality
the right to control and protect personal data
how to deal with informed consent
sign a consent form
how to deal with deception/protection from harm
debriefing, right to withdraw/withhold data
how to deal with privacy and confidentiality
use numbers not names, data not shared with other researchers