Ethics in psychology

Question 1

What are the 7 bps guidelines for humans

Answer 1

• consent
• no deception
• debriefing
• right to withdraw
• confidentiality
• protected from harm
• privacy and only observed where you would expect to be observed

Question 2

why are animals used?

Answer 2

• animals are interesting in their own right
• some procedures cant be done on humans
• inderstand natural principles e.g learning

Question 3

what are the 8 bps guidelines for the use of animals?

Answer 3

• suffering hsould be minimised
• species chosen should be the one least likely to feel pain
• the minimum number possible should be used
• animals should have stimulation
• cage conditions hould be good (not crowded or in isolation)
• amimals likely to fight should not be placed next to each other
• animals should be given anesthesia
• animals should have enough space, food and waer

Question 4

1 way in which animals can be generalised to humans

Answer 4

share the same evolution history and have similar hormonal and nervous systems so can be generalied

Question 5

2 ways in whichyou cant generalise from animals to humans

Answer 5

• OUR BRAIN IS LARGER

- sexual behaviour and capacity to lern is different so cant generalise

Question 6

what are the 4 practical issues with animal research

Answer 6

• small and cheap to keep
• reproduce quickly
• greater control over sleep, diet and reproduction
• porcedures not done on humans can be doen on animals eg. organ removal