Ethics

Question 1

What is the role of an ethics committee

Answer 1

• An ethics committee ensures research investigations only proceed if they can be carried out ethically.
• Provide moral guidance for making decisions about the design and implementation of a research investigation.

Question 2

What are the 5 ethical concepts of psychology

Answer 2

Beneficence
Integrity
Justice
Non-maleficence
Respect

Question 3

What are the 6 ethical guidelines for psychological research

Answer 3

Confidentiality
Debriefing
Informed Consent
Use of Deception
Voluntary participation
Withdrawal rights

Question 4

Define Beneficence

Answer 4

Having a commitment to do good (and minimize risks and harms). And ensuring the research will help to better society

Question 5

Define Integrity

Answer 5

Acting with honesty and transparency

Question 6

Define Justice

Answer 6

Ensuring fair distribution of benefits, risks, costs and resources

Question 7

Define non-maleficence

Answer 7

Avoiding harm or ensuring potential harm is outweighed by benefits

Question 8

Define Respect

Answer 8

Giving due regard to individual difference and ensuring the right to autonomy and choice

Question 9

Define Confidentiality

Answer 9

Ensuring the privacy of participants’ personal information

Question 10

Define Debriefing

Answer 10

After the experiment, disclosing the aim, results and conclusions, answering questions and providing support

Question 11

Define Informed Consent

Answer 11

Ensuring participants understand the nature, purpose and risks of the study before agreeing to participate

Question 12

Define Deception

Answer 12

Concealing aspects of the study (only used when absolutely necessary, and must be accompanied by debriefing)

Question 13

Define Voluntary Participation

Answer 13

Ensuring there is no coercion or pressure to participate

Question 14

Define Withdrawal Rights

Answer 14

Allowing participants to discontinue involvement in an experiment, without penalty