Scientific processes (Ethics) Flashcards
British Psychological Society (BPS) six main ethical guidelines (DRIPP)
Deception Right to withdraw Informed consent Privacy and confidentiality Protection from harm
Deception
When information is deliberately withheld from participants or they are knowingly misled
Why is it unethical? (if broken): DECEPTION
It prevents participants from giving fully informed consent which means they might be taking part in research that goes against their views/beliefs
How to deal with the issue? (if broken): DECEPTION
Withdraw as they have a right
Right to withdraw
Participants have a right to withdraw at any stage which includes their research (destroy)
Why is it unethical? (if broken): RIGHT TO WITHDRAW
Not protected from harm
How to deal with the issue? (if broken): RIGHT TO WITHDRAW
Participants should be fully debriefed
Informed consent
When someone consents to participate in research, their consent must be fully informed (made clear)
Why is it unethical? (if broken): INFORMED CONSENT
Goes against their belief
How to deal with the issue? (if broken): INFORMED CONSENT
- Presumptive consent: involves taking a random sample of the population and introducing them to the research and then will be generalised
Privacy
Participants personal information is protected by law during/after the experiment
Why is it unethical? (if broken): PRIVACY
Feel ashamed/embarrassed
How to deal with the issue? (if broken): PRIVACY
Withdraw
Confidentiality
Participants personal information is protected
Why is it unethical? (if broken): CONFIDENTIALITY
Persons data may be used by other study’s and against wishes
