ethics Flashcards
what is the ethical guideline of protection from harm
participants are not exposed to unnecessary physical, psychological, or emotional harm
what is the ethical guideline of informed consent
before experiment participant must be given all necessary information about the risks and benefits.
what is the ethical guideline of withdrawal rights?
participant has the right to withdraw from a study at anytime, for any reason, without consequence.
what is the ethical guideline of deception?
deception should only be used when absolutely necessary, with minimal harm to participants (placebo)
what is the ethical guideline of confidentiality?
researchers must keep participants identities anonymous and store private data securely.
what is the ethical guideline of privacy?
participants must not be asked for any irrelevant information not related to the study.
what is the ethical guideline of voluntary participation?
participants must choose to take part in a study without any coercion.
What is the ethical guideline debriefing?
inform participants about the studies purpose, revealing any deception used, allowing participants to ask questions, and feel respected.
What is the purpose of ethical guidelines?
to ensure the wellbeing and rights of participants are protected during involvement in psychology research.
What is the definition of ethical guidelines?
standards that helps make judgements about which behaviours are acceptable and unacceptable.
What are the three R’s?
replacement, reduction, refinement
What is the replacement alternative?
replacing animals with lower pain tolerance, simulators.
What is the reduction alternative?
reducing the sample size.
What is the refinement alternative?
Minimise the pain and distress.
