ethical issues + ways of dealing

Question 1

ethical issues

Answer 1

When a conflict exists between the rights and dignity of the participants and the aims of the research. Researchers must follow the BPS code of conduct.

Question 2

4 ethical issues

Answer 2

informed consent, deception, protection from harm, confidentiality

Question 3

informed consent

Answer 3

Participants should be made aware of the aims, procedure and their right to withdraw before they agree to take part. There are alternatives: presumptive, prior general and retrospective consent.

Question 4

deception

Answer 4

Participants should not be deliberately misled. Some deception is acceptable but participants must be fully debriefed at the end.

Question 5

protection from harm

Answer 5

Participants should not be exposed to any more risk than they would be in everyday life. If harm has been caused, participants should be offered counselling as part of the debrief.

Question 6

confidentiality

Answer 6

Participants’ anonymity and privacy must be respected and names should not be recorded

Question 7

dealing with informed consent

Answer 7

ppts issued consent letter, signed.
if under 16 parental signature needed

Question 8

dealing with deception + protection from harm

Answer 8

full debrief at the end, made aware of true aims and any details not said.

also told use of data and right to withdraw and withhold. may require counselling.

Question 9

dealing with confidentiality

Answer 9

protected personal details or record no personal details, anominity, use numbers or initials.
reminder of protection.