Ethics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the acronym for ethics in psychology?
A
W I D D C P When in doubt don’t cry please
2
Q
What does WIDDCP stand for?
A
Withdrawal, Informed Consent, Debrief, Deception, Confidentiality, Protection of ppts
3
Q
What is informed consent?
A
Ppt’s must agree verbally or in writing to the take part
4
Q
What is deception?
A
Ppt’s are not told the true aim of the study
5
Q
What is confidentiality?
A
Ppt’s should not be identified in any research
6
Q
What is withdrawal?
A
Ppt’s should be aware and have the right to withdraw from any study
7
Q
What is debrief?
A
Ppt’s should be told the reasoning for the study afterwards
8
Q
What is Protection of Ppt’s?
A
Researcher must protect ppt’s from both physical and psychological harm