ethics Flashcards
What are the 4 ethical principles?
1- respect
2- scientific value
3- responsibility
4- minimising harm
What ethical issues fall under the principle of respect?
- confidentiality
- informed consent
- right to withdraw
What ethical issues fall under the principle of scientific value?
deception
What ethical issues fall under the principle of social responsibility?
- protection from harm
- debrief
What ethical issues fall under the principle of minimising harm?
protection from harm
What does the principle of respect mean?
- valuing dignity and worth in all individuals regardless of race, gender, disabilities etc.,
- treating ALL participants with respect
What does the principle of social responsibility mean?
avoiding harm and the prevention of misuse/ abuse
What does the concept of integrity mean?
valuing honesty, accuracy, and fairness
What areas of psychology can be considered ethical?
- biological area
- cognitive area
What areas of psychology can be considered unethical?
- social area
- individual differences
- psychodynamic perspective
What areas of psychology cannot be considered ethical or unethical?
- developmental area
- behaviourist perspective
What type of analysis is usually considered when figuring out whether ethical guidelines should be strictly followed?
cost benefit analysis
What are the costs of conducting unethical research?
- public loose trust in researchers
- psychological harm
- negatively impacts participants future behaviour
What are the benefits of conducting unethical research?
- progresses understanding of psychology
- reduces bias and increases ecological validity
- practical applications
What are the weaknesses of unethical research?
- deception = lack integrity = reduces overall usefulness
- lack of confidentiality = social embarrassment / stigmas
