Ethical Issues And Guidelines

Question 1

What are the ethical guidelines for psychological studies?

Answer 1

Protection from harm, informed consent, avoiding deception, débriefing, right to withdraw, confidentiality, privacy

Question 2

Which two ethical guidelines don’t become ethical issues?

Answer 2

Debriefing and privacy

Question 3

How do psychologists deal with fully informed consent?

Answer 3

Ps complete a consent form before the study begins

Question 4

How do psychologists deal with deception

Answer 4

Ps must be fully debriefed after the study and told the true aim. They can also withdraw their data

Question 5

How do psychologists deal with confidentiality?

Answer 5

Ps shown as numbers

Question 6

How do psychologists deal with the right to withdraw?

Answer 6

Ps must be clearly told they have the eighth to withdraw at anytime with no negative consequences

Question 7

How do psychologists deal with psychological and physical risks of harm?

Answer 7

Ps can withdraw at any time if uncomfortable, and experimenter should stop the study if they think harm is occurring. Full debriefings given and should offer counselling if needed.

Question 8

What is the name of the analysis which asses the possible ethical issues in comparison with the importance of the research?

Answer 8

Cost-Benefit analysis