Ethics of Research Flashcards
Chapter 2
Is the branch of philosophy concerned with conduct and character. It is also the systematic study of the principles and methods of distinguishing right from wrong and good from bad.
Ethics
What are most researchers confronted with?
Ethical issues
What is the area of concern that pose some ethical issues in instances where deception is needed.
Experimentation on Human Subjects.
It is needed to ensure the subjects with their rights and choices and must be obtained by law.
Informed Consent
Confidentiality, and data privacy are familiar examples of moral problems in research which are becoming moral problems for the larger society.
Informed Consent
Is a serious breach of ethics and can result in legal action.
Plagiarism
Intentional criminal deception, specifically intended to cheat or deceive others.
Fraud
Examples of fraud in research
Falsifying or fabricating data
Mandated the adherence to the universal principles for the protection of human participants in research.
The Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB)
In research practice, psychologists should strive to protect the rights and welfare of the people whom they work with (clients and research participants).
Beneficence and nonmaleficence
Psychologists have a moral responsibility to ensure that the people whom they work with also uphold the highest ethical standards.
Fidelity and Responsibility
Psychologists should never attempt to deceive or misinterpret information in research and professional practice.
Integrity
Psychologists have a responsibility to be fair and impartial.
Justice
Psychologists should respect the right to dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of those whom they work.
Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity
The hope and intention of the APA is that these principles will inspire all psychologists to the highest ethical behavior possible, especially when conducting research involving humans.
Christensen, Johnson, & Turner 2015