Ethics

Question 1

What does CARDUD stand for?

Answer 1

Consent
Anonymity
Right to withdraw
Deception
Unde stress or harm
Debriefing

Question 2

Consent

Answer 2

• Psychologists must gain informed consent by telling participants about the purpose of the research and procedures that will be used.
• Participants must be aware of any risks, adverse effects ir discomfort which could occur.

Question 3

Anonymity

Answer 3

• Data collected from participants must not contain names or be able to be traced to any particular individual.
• May assign codes tp each participant and not ask for identifying information like name or address.

Question 4

Right to withdraw

Answer 4

• Participants may leave a study at any time they feel uncomfortable.
• Should be told at the start of the study that they have the right to withdraw and should not be pressured to continue.

Question 5

Deception

Answer 5

• Deception by commission- the researcher intentionally misleads participants.
• Deception by omission- the researcher does not mislead participants, but does not give full information about the study
• Deception should be avoided unless there is no other option

Question 6

Undue stress or harm

Answer 6

• Researchers must ensure that participants are protected from physical and mental harm.
• Level of stress or harm must be no greater than in daily life.

Question 7

Debriefing

Answer 7

• After research, the researcher should discuss the procedure and findings with participants.
• Must be told if they were deceived and why.

Question 8

Ethics in biological approach: brain and behaviour

Answer 8

Studies: HM, Antonova
Ethical considerations: Informed consent (complexities in HM), animal research, procedures may cause stress

Question 9

Ethics in biological approach: hormones and/or pheromones

Answer 9

Studies: Newcomer, McGaugh & Cahill
Ethicsl considerations:
Informed consent (must fully understand implications), anonymity to prevent stigma, right to withdraw (problematic if on medication) protection from harm, potential harm of medication, debriefing (made aware of deception)

Question 10

Ethics in biological approach: genetics

Answer 10

Studies: Caspi, Kendler
Ethical considerations:
Informed consent, fully debriefed in implications of results, choosing not to respond to all questions, anonymity of genetic samples