Ethical issues and ways of dealing with them

Question 1

What are 4 of the major ethical issues

Answer 1

• informed consent
• deception
• protection from harm
• privacy and confidentiality

Question 2

Outline informed consent

Answer 2

• ppts need to be aware of the aims, procedures and their rights and what their data will be used for

Question 3

Outline deception

Answer 3

• deliberately misleading or withholding info from ppts

Question 4

Outline protection from harm

Answer 4

• ppts should be protected from physical and psychological harm
• they should be reminded of the fact that they have the right to withdraw

Question 5

Outline privacy and confidentiality

Answer 5

• personal data must be protected

Question 6

What is the BPS code of conduct

Answer 6

• aka BPS code of ethics, has its own set of guidelines

- ensures all ppts must be treated with respect and consideration during each phase of research

Question 7

How do you deal with deception and protection from harm

Answer 7

• ppts should be given full debrief, must be given the right to withdraw data if they wish
• if subjects have been subject to stress or embarrassment they may require counselling

Question 8

How do you deal with confidentiality

Answer 8

• maintain anonymity by using numbers, initials instead of names