Ethical Principals in Psychology

Question 1

Informed Consent

Answer 1

Participants must know the true aim in order to give IC , if using children, parent must give consent.

Question 2

Avoiding Deception, deception includes

Answer 2

> Not obtaining informed consent
Not telling participants the true aim
Not telling participants how the results will be used

Question 3

Giving the Right to Withdraw

Answer 3

Participants must be reminded that they can leave the study at any point and have their data destroyed, they should be periodically asked if they want to continue

Question 4

Debriefing Participants

Answer 4

Participants must be briefed at the start of the study and a debrief should take place also, especially if informed consent is not obtained. The debrief should explain what results are expected .

Question 5

Being Competent to run the Study, Competence includes:

Answer 5

Understanding the implications of the study, knowing the ethical guidelines, getting advice an area where the researcher doesn’t feel confident, being qualified, adhering to safe practice