experiments - ethics Flashcards
1
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4 main ethical issues
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- deception
- informed consent
- protection of ppts
- confidentiality
2
Q
deception
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- ppts not told true aims of study
- to avoid demand characteristics
3
Q
informed consent
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- ppts choose to take part after being told true aims
- given right to withdraw
4
Q
protection of ppts
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- ppts should be physically and psychologically protected
- not at risk compared to everyday life
5
Q
confidentiality
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- ensuring ppts data and findings remain anonymous
- so cannot be identified
- fake names e.g. KF/genie
6
Q
how to deal with deception
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- debrief post-interview
- told true aims with full details
- e.g. any other groups involved - lack of right to withdraw data from publication
- remind ppts behaviour is normal/typical
- if feel embarrassed/stressed offer counselling
7
Q
how to deal with informed consent
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- give ppts consent form including details of aims
- under 16 cannot consent
- presumptive consent - gain consent from similar group of ppl not doing study
- prior informed consent - consent on things that may happen
- parental consent - consent for under 16’s
- consent not gained
- lack of right to withdraw data
- give debrief and retrospective consent can be gained
8
Q
how to deal with protection from harm
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- right to withdraw - at any time
- debrief - reassure ppts behaviour is normal
- offer counselling if needed
9
Q
how to deal with confidentiality
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anonymity - all data kept anonymous
e.g. use numbers/fake name
