Ethics Flashcards
What is informed consent?
This is where participants need to be briefed before and have the choice whether or not to do it. Enough information is needed to be given so they are able to make a decision.
What is presumptive consent?
A sample of people are given the full details including the aim and the deceptions. If those asked agree that they don’t mind being deceived then they would presume others feel the same and continue.
What is prior general consent?
Participants are informed about deception yet not what it is exactly. If they agree then they would be selected to take part in the research.
How do you deal with deception?
Only use deception if there is no alternative. If it has to be used seek approval from the ethics committee (BPS). However debriefing doesn’t justify deception.
What is debriefing?
Debriefing always must be done after the study and it allows participants to ask questions and to withdraw.
What is the right to withdraw?
This is where participants are reminded they have the right to withdraw from the study. They can refuse permission to use data and can leave the study for free even after they’re payed.
What is protection from harm?
This is where psychological and physiological safety must be ensured. The participants can’t be exposed to greater risks than normal life.
What is confidentiality?
Information is protected by the data protection act and participants must not be identifiable in published research.
What is privacy?
People can only be observed where it would be expected like public areas. It’s tricky to keep this when doing observation research.
What happens if problems are uncovered in research?
If they could be detrimental to their future you have a duty to sensitively inform them or gain appropriate help.
What does DDRIPP stand for.
D - deception D - debrief R - right to withdraw I - informed consent P - protection P - privacy
