human ethics defintions

Question 1

deception

Answer 1

A cause when participants aren’t told the true aims / procedure of the study, What the results will be used for / purpose of the research
. to avoid reducing the validity of results
Should disclose deception at the earliest opportunity although a cost benefit analysis may suggest that we can maintain integrity if the benefit of society is greater

Question 2

informed consent

Answer 2

The Act of Confirming participation in study?
Ensure that clients, particularly children and vulnerable adults, are given ample opportunity to understand the nature, purpose, of research participation, so that they may give informed consent
can be presumative, prior general, local parentus

Question 3

protection from harm

Answer 3

Can be psychological or physical, , shouldn’t be any more than we would expect to experience in everyday life,

psychological harm refers to- sad anxious embarrassed

Although this may differ for different groups

Question 4

privacy

Answer 4

No invasion of personal life privacy only collect relevant data only observe where expect to be observed for example in public

Question 5

debrief

Answer 5

What true aims / procedure, results, what it will be used for should be doing at the earliest opportunity check for no harm, arrange assistance if needed also make sure you don’t cause harm when revealing results like hoffling

Question 6

competence

Answer 6

Follow ethical standards, Seek help from someone more professional, monitor own lifestyle potential its professional remains self alert any signs of impairment need to be approached

Question 7

right to withdraw

Answer 7

Individuals are able to withdraw/ stop taking part either their results or themselves from the study, data can be destroyed, from the first contact with participant they should be reminded of their right to withdraw and throughout the study even if money is involved they should be ensured they have the right to receive it even if they don’t proceed

Question 8

confidentuality

Answer 8

Use Use pseudonyms/ A store record safely, so they’re not accessible to others although can breach if raises concern of safety or others

Question 9

ethical principles

Answer 9

Competence- Psychologists must work within their abilities only take on work their qualified and trained to do, keep their skills and knowledge up to date and seek supervision if necessary also ensure the safety and reliability of their practise

Respect includes obtaining informed consent ensuring confidentiality and respecting cultural and individual differences participants should be treated fairly and sensitively should a value the rights of all individuals

responsibility - Must be brief participants monitor for distress and allow participants to withdraw at any time, ensuring their research avoids causing harm

Integrity Should be honest truthful and transparent in their work, they should avoid deception unless absolutely necessary and justified, they must report findings accurately

Question 10

risk management

Answer 10

• labelling
• sensitive topic
• vunerable group
• harm
• sensitive data
• private data - doctors records
• extreme deception
• invasive procedures
• biological samples