L5 Flashcards
(40 cards)
bring their own values, ethics, morals, and sense of right and wrong to the work they do
Researchers
Treating participants ethically and responsibly is of foremost concern for a researcher
Research Ethics
Responsible research is aimed at advancing our understanding of human behavior in ways that will benefit humanity, not merely to satisfy idle curiosity.
Research Ethics
benefit humanity, not merely to satisfy idle curiosity. Research that harms participants is undesirable even if it may increase wisdom.
Research Ethics
A researcher is legally responsible for what ever happens to the participants.
Research Ethics
review committee to evaluate proposed studies before they are conducted
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
one who is more likely to be harmed in some way by participating in the research.
Participant at risk
determining whether any risk to the individual are outweighed by potential benefits or knowledge to be gained
Risk/benefit analysis
The participants agree to take part after having been fully informed about the nature of the study
Informed consent
Must be given freely, without use of force or coercion
Consent
Should be obtained in writing
Consent
For minors and cognitively impaired, this should be obtained from parent should be obtain
Consent
Applies to psychologist and student who assume the role of psychologist by engaging in research
APA GUIDELINES
They are responsible for maintaining ethical standards in all research conducted by them or others they supervise
APA Guidlines
Required from all participants who are at risk because of the nature of the research
Informed Consent
defined as risk that is no greater in probability and severity that that ordinarily encountered in daily life.
Minimal Risk
In some case it is not always mandatory
Consent
Sometimes, the true purpose of the study is disguised
Deception
most often justified by the knowledge that is gained
Deception
Many important psychological problems cannot be studied without the use of this.
Deception
It must not influence a subject’s decision to take part in the reaserch
Deception
Full disclosure of the true nature and purpose of the research should be revealed after.
Debriefing
The use of deception should be_________
Justified
Psychologist do not deceive prospective participants about research that is reasonably expected to cause?
Physical pain or severe emotional distress