ethics

• What is the role of the British Psychological Society (BPS) in psychology?

  To set ethical guidelines and principles for psychological research.
• What are the key ethical principles outlined by the BPS?

  Respect, competence, responsibility, and integrity.
• What is informed consent in psychological research?

  Participants must give permission to take part, knowing the true aims of the study.
• What does the term 'deception' mean in the context of psychological research?

  It refers to providing participants with false information about the purpose of the research.
• What is the right to withdraw in psychological research?

  Participants must have the option to leave the study and withdraw their data at any time.
• What is confidentiality in psychological research?

  All information collected must be published in a way that does not identify the participant.
• What are the methods for dealing with ethical issues in research?

  • Informed consent: Participants must be fully informed.
  • Deception: Must be justified and followed by debriefing.
  • Right to withdraw: Participants can leave at any time.
  • Confidentiality: Participants' identities must remain anonymous.
• What is debriefing in psychological research?

  It is informing participants about the true nature of the study after it has concluded.
• What is the importance of anonymity in research?

  It protects participants' identities and ensures confidentiality.