ETHICS Flashcards
what are research ethics?
principles guiding research from inception to completion and publication
who is ethical behaviour the responsibility of?
not only for each individual psychologist but entire psych community when advancing ethical behaviour
what is the difference between BPS and APA ethical code?
BPS covers all forms of psychological research with human ppts
APA all-embracing, substantial ethical program for psych researchers, practitioners or both
what are the two relevant codes of the BPS?
Code of Ethics and conduct for all professional activity and separate code for psychological research
what is the purpose of ethical codes?
retain autonomy
good reputation of psychology and psychologists amongst general public is essential for psychological development
what is the ethical environment of psychology?
professional ethics
institutional ethics committees
legislation
what is the order of ethical issues that influence researchers?
institutional approval
informed consent to research
research with vulnerable group
inducements to participate
use of deception in research
debriefing
institutional approval
research in police, prison, schools and health services
organisation should understand what research intends, cannot lie to them
research should be carried out in accordance with documents given org
indicate participation is a free decision by ppt and understand what they are subjecting themselves to
informed consent to research
- purpose, procedure and approximate duration
- free to refuse to take part int the research
- aware of possible outcomes/consequences of research
- informed of benefits of research
- confidentiality, anonymity
- incentives
- contact details
research with a vulnerable group
some research posts may suffer adverse consequences if refuse to take part
psychologist has ethical duty to protect ppts
incentives to ppt
- x offer large monetary/gifts to potential ppts
- some professional services encourage counselling/psych advice but should clarify nature of these services
the use of deception in research
- not acceptable if physical pain or distress is caused
- explain deception as soon as data collected and given the right to withdraw
debriefing
mutual discussion between researcher and ppt
correct misconceptions about research
