ethics

Question 1

Identify the purpose of an ethics committee for psychological research

Answer 1

Its main role is the protection of the human rights, autonomy, confidentiality, and welfare of the research subjects especially vulnerable populations.

Question 2

Protection from harm- physical and psychological

Answer 2

• making sure participants are not exposes to any physical or psychological harm
• make sure any potential harm is minimised
• make sure that participants are safe and ensure well being throughout the study

Question 3

informed consent

Answer 3

• must be appropriately documented/ completion of a consent from
• must be informed about any physical or psychological effects
• if the procedure involves stressful conditions, the experimenter must ensure that no psychological vulnerable person participates

Question 4

withdrawal rights

Answer 4

patients an withdrawal from the study if they feel uncomfortable at anytime, experimenter must ensure that participants suffer no negative consequences

Question 5

deception

Answer 5

• when it is necessary for a scientific reasons to conduct a study without fully informing the participants of the true purpose
• cannot influence decisions

Question 6

confidentiality

Answer 6

• right to privacy, any info that may identify details of their involvement, cannot be revealed unless consent is given
• cannot access other patients info
• data must be properly disposed of

Question 7

Privacy

Answer 7

• asking to make sure your information is not shown to anyone else

Question 8

Voluntary Participation

Answer 8

• must ensure consent is gives
• participants must not be pressured to be apart

Question 9

Debriefing

Answer 9

• clarifying participants understanding of the study

Question 10

6 main ethical considerations

Answer 10

• informed consent
• minimise harm
• research is beneficial
• privacy and confidentiality
• fairness and equality
• conflict of interest