Ethics Flashcards
Define ethics
The standards for what are the ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ things do.
What are the frameworks of ethics
Deontolgical ethics “duty and right based”
Consequentialist ethics “outcome based”
Define Deontological ethics
duty-’ or ‘rights-based’ ethics. Actions are considered ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ depending on whether they are consistent with the ‘duties’ of the agent and the ‘rights’ of those affected by the actions.
Define Consequentialist ethics
outcome-based’ ethics. Actions are considered ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ following the ‘weighing’ of their positive and negative outcomes. Example: utilitarianism, aiming to achieve maximal happiness for the greatest number.
Who were the two key thinkers that influenced ethics
Kant
Bentham
What are some of the ethical considerations for scientists
Research conduct - Subjects (humans & animals) - Data collection, handling and publication - Conflicts of interest Public relations Application of psychological knowledge
What is the guiding principles of research involving human participants
Autonomy and protection of the human participant – not subjects do this voluntarily
What were the two historical milestones for research with human participants
Nuremberg Code
Declaration of Helsinki
What did the Nuremberg code achieve
Especial emphasis on informed consent
What did the Declaration of Helsinki achieve
Based on Nuremberg Code, relaxation of the requirement for informed consent
What are the Declaration of Helsinki based on
The Nuremberg code
How are ethics decided now
By law of the land and professional codes of conduct
In psychology which ethical principles do we follow
BPS ethical principles
What are the key three ethics
Harm to participants must be avoided and all risks carefully assessed
Informed consent
Debriefing
What other species may research use
Animals
Why are animal studies used
Because ethical considerations rule out that these experiments are conducted on humans.
What do you think is the current situation concerning animal research in UK?
There are strict legal regulations concerning research on animals.
What are the guiding principles in animal research
The three Rs Refinement Reduction Replacement Animal welfare