Ethics Flashcards
(22 cards)
What do ethical guidelines in psychological research refer to?
Standards that guide individuals to identify good, desirable or acceptable conduct.
What must all psychological research be conducted in?
An ethical and responsible manner.
What is the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research used for?
To decide whether or not to give approval to proposed psychological research.
List the values that underpin research according to ethics committees.
- Research Merit and Integrity
- Justice
- Beneficence
- Respect
Define Research Merit and Integrity.
The research must have potential benefit, be soundly based and well designed, and be conducted by competent people.
What does Justice refer to in ethical research?
Participants must be fairly recruited and not exploited, with fair access to the benefits of the research.
What is Beneficence in the context of psychological research?
Likely benefits to participants or the community must justify any risks or discomfort.
What does Respect entail in research ethics?
Researchers must regard the welfare, beliefs, customs, and culture of participants.
What is the role of the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC)?
To study research proposals and indicate necessary changes before approval.
What must researchers prioritize to ensure participant well-being?
Protection from harm, informed consent, withdrawal rights, deception, confidentiality, and voluntary participation.
What is the most important ethical consideration in research?
Protection from harm.
What must participants be protected from in psychological research?
Physical and mental harm.
What is required for informed consent?
Participants must be informed about the nature, benefits, risks, and expectations of the research.
Who must give consent if participants are under 18 or unable to understand?
Parents or guardians.
What rights do participants have regarding withdrawal from research?
They have the right to withdraw at any stage for any reason without penalty.
True or False: Researchers can deceive participants without any debriefing.
False.
What is the purpose of debriefing in research?
To fully inform participants about the study and its true purpose after completion.
Define confidentiality in psychological research.
The degree of secrecy attached to the information given by the participant.
What does privacy refer to in the context of psychological research?
The right of protection from unwanted intrusion into one’s affairs.
What is the difference between privacy and confidentiality?
- Privacy: Protection from public interference
- Confidentiality: Keeping information secret from unauthorized persons
What must participants do for voluntary participation?
Agree to participate on their own accord without coercion.
What should researchers do to minimize risks in their studies?
Make changes to research design, pre-screen participants, and provide information during informed consent.
