Ethics Flashcards
Ethics definition
The correct rules of conduct necessary when carrying out research-moral responsibility
What was the British psychology society -1901
-representative body for psychology and psychologists
-code of conduct
4 principals of ethics
( explain each)
-RESPECT: valuing the dignity+ worth
-COMPETENCE: ability to provide specific services that require specialist knowledge + recognise their limits
-RESPONSIBILITY: value duties, avoid harming clients + misuse of contributions
-INTEGRITY: being honest and consistent
Informed consent
Participants must know what they are agreeing to and have give clear consent eg with a form
Can do can’t do won’t
Consent
Debrief
Confidentiality
Deception
Right to withdraw
Debrief
Participants must be given a general idea to remove misconceptions and anxiety
Confidentiality
Details are kept private
-psyeudonym
Deception
Where participants are mislead
Avoid by informing the patient of what will happen
Right to withdraw
A chance to leave over a certain time period
Protect
From any physical and mental harm
Confederate
Undercover
Covert observation
The participants do not know they are being observed