Ethics

Question 1

Ethical Issue

Answer 1

A problem in research when there is a conflict between the rights of the participants and the aims of the researchers.

Question 2

Ethical Guidelines

Answer 2

The solution to the Ethical Issue. A set of rules designed by professionals (e.g. members of the BPS) on how research should be carried out.

Question 3

Ethical Guidelines:
Can
Do
Cant
Do
With
Participants

Answer 3

Ethical Guidelines:
Confidentiality and Privacy
Deception
Consent (Informed)
Debrief
Right to Withdraw
Protection of Participants

Question 4

Key Ethical Issues:

Answer 4

-Privacy
-Confidentiality
-Deception
-Right to Withdraw
-Informed Consent
-Protection from Harm

Question 5

Privacy

Answer 5

Refers to a zone of inaccessibility of mind and body, and a trust that this will not be invaded.

Question 6

Privacy (How to Deal with it)

Answer 6

-Observations should only be made in public places where people might expect to be seen by strangers.
-Interviews and Questionnaires should not ask for personal sensitive information.

Question 7

Privacy (Limitations)

Answer 7

Very difficult to avoid when studying participants without their awareness.