Ethics (humans)

Question 1

ETHICAL ISSUES

Answer 1

problems in research that raise concerns on the well being of Ps or have the potential to negatively impact society

Question 2

ETHICAL GUIDELINES

Answer 2

code of conduct that help psychologists cope with potential ethical issues that could arise

Question 3

VAILD INFORMED CONSENT

Answer 3

• Ps must know nature/consequences of study
• consent before data collection

Question 4

RIGHT TO WITHDRAW

Answer 4

• Ps should be able to leave whenever they want
• incentives cannot be removed if Ps withdraws
• data must also be destroyed
• children - verbal and non verbal signals

Question 5

MIN. HARM & MAX. BENEFIT

Answer 5

• impact/consequences that research has on other people in a wider social context
  e.g distress, stress, injection/drug therapy

Question 6

LACK OF DECEPTION

Answer 6

• Ps will not be misled or lied to about procedure/purpose
• Ps may feel embarrassed/upset after being deceived

Question 7

CONFIDENTIALITY

Answer 7

• all data collected should not be linked to names/personal info on Ps

Question 8

PRIVACY

Answer 8

• physical space and emotional territory should both be respected
• in observations, people should only be watched in public spaces

Question 9

DEBRIEFING

Answer 9

• at the end of a study, Ps should be thanked, provided info about aims of study, resolve any deception, checked for signs of physical or psychological harm