Research ethics

Question 1

BPS code of ethics and conduct four key principles

Answer 1

Respect, competence, responsibility, integrity

Question 2

respect

Answer 2

• value the dignity and worth of all persons

- sensitivity to the dynamics of perceived authority or influence over participants

Question 3

competence

Answer 3

• value the continuing development and maintenance of high standards of competence

Question 4

responsibility

Answer 4

value the responsibility to clients, to the general public, and to the profession and science of psychology

Question 5

integrity

Answer 5

value honesty, accuracy, clarity and fairness in their interactions with all person

Question 6

Four principles that specifically govern human research ethics

Answer 6

1. respect for the autonomy and dignity of persons
2. scientific value
3. social responsibility
4. maximising benefit and minimising harm

Question 7

risk

Answer 7

risks should be properly evaluated and participants not exposed to unnecessary risks in the course of research

Question 8

valid consent

Answer 8

participants consent should be sought prior to conducting research on them

Question 9

confidentiality

Answer 9

participant’s data should be treated as confidential without an exceptional reason not to

Question 10

giving advice

Answer 10

caution should be exercised when giving advice to participants in the course of a study

Question 11

deception

Answer 11

you should not deceive participants without a good reason for doing so, and never without prior ethical approval

Question 12

debriefing

Answer 12

is generally good practice, and essential in the case of participants who have been deceived

Question 13

3 participants forms

Answer 13

• information sheet
• consent form
• debrief sheet

Question 14

Information sheet

Answer 14

• purpose of study
• eligibility
• type of data collection
• reimbursed?
• risks?
• • anonymous?
• withdrawal

Question 15

debrief

Answer 15

• when research gathering is completed