Ethics

Question 1

Who is the ethical guidelines created by?

Answer 1

The British Psychological society for the conduct of reseach

Question 2

What are the 5 mains ethical guidelines?

Answer 2

• Consent
• Deception
• Debriefing
• Withdrawal
• Confidentiality

Question 3

What 3 types of consent can you have?

Answer 3

• Parental consent
• Retrospective consent
• Informed consent

Question 4

What is retrospective consent?

Answer 4

Consent gained after the experiment to use the persons data gathered for example

Question 5

What does debriefing aim to remove?

Answer 5

any stress caused by the experiment

Question 6

What are the rules based on Observations?

Answer 6

Unless the P gives consent observational studies should only be carried out in places where those observed could normally be expected to be observed by strangers

Question 7

What are the rules upon giving advice?

Answer 7

advice should only be given if the psychologist is qualified in that area