Ethics

Question 1

What is the acronym for ethics in psychology?

Answer 1

W
I
D
D
C
P
When in doubt don’t cry please

Question 2

What does WIDDCP stand for?

Answer 2

Withdrawal, Informed Consent, Debrief, Deception, Confidentiality, Protection of ppts

Question 3

What is informed consent?

Answer 3

Ppt’s must agree verbally or in writing to the take part

Question 4

What is deception?

Answer 4

Ppt’s are not told the true aim of the study

Question 5

What is confidentiality?

Answer 5

Ppt’s should not be identified in any research

Question 6

What is withdrawal?

Answer 6

Ppt’s should be aware and have the right to withdraw from any study

Question 7

What is debrief?

Answer 7

Ppt’s should be told the reasoning for the study afterwards

Question 8

What is Protection of Ppt’s?

Answer 8

Researcher must protect ppt’s from both physical and psychological harm