Ethical Issues + ways of dealing w/ them

Question 1

When do ethical issues arises?

Answer 1

Arises when a conflict exists between the rights of pps in research studies + the goals of research to produce authentic + vaild data

Question 2

Informed Consent

Answer 2

• makes pps aware of aims of research, procedures, rights + what data will be used for
• allows pps to make informed decisions but researchers may think it causes unnatural behaviour

Question 3

Deception

Answer 3

deliberately misleading or withholding info from pps

• pps who haven’t received adequate information can’t give informed consent
• some occasions its justified if it causes pps distress

Question 4

Protection from Harm

Answer 4

• pps shouldn’t be placed at any risk than in daily life both physical + psychological (embarrassment stress etc)
• also includes reminding pps they have right to withdraw

Question 5

Privacy + confidentiality

Answer 5

• pps have right to control info about themselves
• confidentiality - right to have any personal data protected
• extends to area where study took place

Question 6

BPS code of conduct

Answer 6

a quasi-legal document that instructs psychologists in uk about what behaviour is acceptable and not

=> implemented by ethical committees in research institutions
=> bulit around respect competence responsibility + integrity

Question 7

Dealing w/ informed consent

Answer 7

Issue pps with a consent letter/ form to sign detailing all relevant info that might impact decision to partake

Question 8

Dealing w/ deception + protection from harm

Answer 8

• pps given full debrief to be aware of true aims of investigation, how data is used + that their behaviour was normal

if pps were subject to stress can require counselling

Question 9

Dealing with confidentiality

Answer 9

• no record of personal details => maintains anonymity
• in case studies intials used only
• standard practice that pps are reminded data is protected throughout process (not shared)