ethics Flashcards
informed consent
participants must agree to take part + know what the research involves
confidentiality
personal details of participants must be kept confidential + private
deception
participants must not be tricked in any way or lied to during the study
debrief
participants must be informed of study details at the end
right to withdraw
participants are able to leave at any time and they don’t need to say why
protection from harm
participants should not experience mental or physical harm as a result of their involvement
ethics about observational research
participants should on be observed in places where they could reasonably expect to be observed
what ethical guidelines offer respect?
informed consent
right to withdraw
confidentiality
competence
researchers should not gibe advice beyond that which they are competent to give
responsibility
protection from harm
debrief
integrity
deception
How can insisting on participant anonymity affect their involvement in research?
It could silence participants and prevent them from being recognized in the study results.
What is a potential issue with sampling bias in ethical research?
Participants being able to withdraw might lead to a non-representative sample.
What effect does participant awareness of a study’s aim have on research validity?
It can reduce the validity of research as participants may not behave normally.
How can ethical research limitations affect the type of research conducted?
It limits the sort of research carried out, which could be potentially worthwhile.
What is one drawback of ethical research related to human behavior investigation?
It makes it harder for researchers to investigate certain aspects of human behavior.
What is one benefit of ethical research regarding participants’ well-being?
It avoids participants leaving in a different (worse) state than when they entered it.
How does ethical research contribute to the replication of studies?
It makes replication of the study possible to see if the same results would be obtained again.
What impact does ethical research have on the reputation of psychology?
It enhances the reputation of psychology as an academic discipline.
Why are researchers likely to get other participants for future studies if they conduct ethical research?
Because participants can see that they are treated well.
Because participants can see that they are treated well.
Participants are treated with more respect.
What are the main benefits of ethical research?
Avoids participants leaving in a worse state
Enables replication of studies
Enhances the reputation of psychology
Encourages future participation
Ensures respectful treatment of participants
