ethics

Question 1

Ethical concepts

Answer 1

these ethical concepts are the principal that govern ethical practise

Question 2

beneficence

Answer 2

the consideration of the benefits or gains from research in relation to the risks

Question 3

non-maleficence

Answer 3

do no harm

Question 4

integrity

Answer 4

is the commitment to search for knowledge and an honest report of the findings

Question 5

justice

Answer 5

is the distribution of fair access of the benefits from the research to everyone

Question 6

respect

Answer 6

everyone has value in regard to their welfare and beliefs and everyone has a right to make their own decisions

Question 7

ethical guidelines

Answer 7

these ethical guidelines together make up a code that is used for ethical practise

Question 8

voluntary participation

Answer 8

participants must be willingly and freely sign up to be involved in the research

Question 9

informed consent

Answer 9

Participants must understand the nature and purpose of the study as well as the risks before signing. if under 18, the parent or legal guardian must consent

Question 10

withdrawal rights

Answer 10

allow participants to leave the experiment at any time, or remove their results from the research

Question 11

debriefing

Answer 11

Participants are informed about research aims, results and conclusions and are provided psychological support during this time

Question 12

deception

Answer 12

Participants must know the nature of the experiment unless it may impact their behaviour in research. if deception is used there must be thorough debriefing

Question 13

confidentiality

Answer 13

participants have the right for privacy and protection, and that security of results as to be maintained