Paper 3: Part 2 - Ethics Flashcards
What is CARDUD?
C - consent
A - anoynmity
R - right to withdrawal
D - deception
U - undue stress
D - debriefing
What are the two positions in carrying out research in psychology?
The objective approach:
- the researcher should remain value-free and unbiased when conducting their investigations
- objectivity is a feature of science, and if something is objective it is not affected by the personal feelings and experiences of the researcher
- the objective approach argues that when psychologists become activists, their own biases may affect the validity of their research
The humanistic approach:
- sometimes called the “social activism” approach
- humanists promote the ethical use of psychological knowledge and research, in their efforts to address economic, racial, and gender-based injustices and other forms of oppression
What is justice & equitable treatment?
- unjust treatment includes publishing an idea that leads to prejudice against a group
- also withholding treatment that you believe is beneficial from some participants so that you can use them as controls
What is sound & valid methodology?
- when research findings are publicized, people are likely to take them as fact and policies may be based on them
- It is important that the limitations of the studies are explicitly communicated to all constituents
What is deception?
- it is important that findings are stated precisely and cautiously to avoid misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the research
- any misrepresentations of the findings by policymakers or the media should be directly addressed by the researchers
What is reflexivity?
- researchers should be aware of how their findings may be used by others
- they should make explicit the assumptions underlying their research so that the public can consider whether they agree with these
- they should be aware of their own values and biases and how they may have influenced their findings
