Ethics

Question 1

What are the Ethical Guidelines?

Answer 1

Informed Consent / Privacy / Deception / Right to Withdraw / Protection / Cofidentiality

Hint : Ice Cold Psychologists Don’t Wear Pink Coats

Question 2

What is Informed Consent?

Answer 2

Participants are told every aspect of the study which means they can make a knowledgeable decision whether to take part.

Question 3

What is Privacy?

Answer 3

Research must only be conducted in places where participants expect to be watched. Research must not invade private information or behaviour.

Question 4

What is Deception?

Answer 4

Participants are not told the true aim of the experiment. The BPS (British Psychology Society) believes this must be avoided whenever possible.

Question 5

What is Right to Withdraw?

Answer 5

Participants must be aware that they can leave the study at any time if they feel uncomfortable. Participants should also be given the right to remove their results from the study.

Question 6

What is Protection from Harm?

Answer 6

Participants must be safe from both mental and physical harm. The risks involved must be no greater than those in everyday life.

Question 7

What is Confidentiality?

Answer 7

Any results must remain confidential unless it is agreed with the participant otherwise. All information gathered should be protected.