Ethics

Question 1

Why is having an ethical understanding important?

Answer 1

• Considers implications of research
• Applies integrity when considering, recording and reporting outcomes of experimentation
• Recognises importance of ethical values from a social, political and legal framework

Question 2

What are the 5 ethical concepts?

Answer 2

• Beneficence
• Non-maleficence
• Integrity
• Justice
• Respect

Question 3

Explain beneficence

Answer 3

• Consideration of benefits/ gains from research in relation to risks

Question 4

Explain non-maleficence

Answer 4

• Idea that any harm should not be proportionate to gains from research (do no harm)

Question 5

Explain integrity

Answer 5

• Commitment to search for knowledge & honestly report findings

Question 6

Explain justice

Answer 6

• Distribution of fair access of benefits of research to everyone

Question 7

Explain respect

Answer 7

• Belief that everyone has value in regards to their welfare and beliefs → Right to make own decisions

Question 8

What are the 6 ethical guidelines?

Answer 8

• Voluntary Participation → Willingly and freely sign to be involved
• Informed Consent → Understand nature & purpose of study + Associated risks
• Withdrawl Rights → Leave experiment at any time/ remove results
• Debriefing → Informed of research aims, results and conclusions + Provided with psychological support post research
  
  • Deception → Not informed of purpose if by doing so it affects the experiment (must be followed by thorough debriefing)
• Confidentiality → Right for privacy and protection - Security of results maintained

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