Ethics Flashcards
What are ethics?
Ethics are moral guidelines used by psychologists studying human behaviour to protect their participants
Who provided the ethical guidelines?
The British Psychological Society (BPS)
What does the ‘Deception’ part of DCCOWPAD state?
Participants shouldn’t have information withheld from them
What does the ‘Consent’ part of DCCOWPAD state?
Permission of participant should always be given
What does the ‘Confidentiality’ part of DCCOWPAD state?
Participants’ data shouldn’t be shared
What does the ‘Observation’ part of DCCOWPAD state?
Participants should only be observed covertly, in a public place
What does the ‘Withdrawal’ part of DCCOWPAD state?
Participants should be allowed to drop out at any time
What does the ‘Protection’ part of DCCOWPAD state?
Participants should be protected from psychological and physical harm
What does the ‘Advice’ part of DCCOWPAD state?
Participants should be offered advice if needed
What does the ‘Debrief’ part of DCCOWPAD state?
Participants should always have a debrief after the study has taken place to let them know the full research aim
Which areas of DCCOWPAD come under ‘Respect’?
Consent
Withdrawal
Confidentiality
Which area of DCCOWPAD come under ‘Competence’?
Advice
Which areas of DCCOWPAD come under ‘Responsibility’?
Protection
Debrief
Which areas of DCCOWPAD come under ‘Integrity’?
Deception
Observation
What are the 4 categories of DCCOWPAD?
Respect
Competence
Responsibility
Integrity
