british psychological society

• what is a code of conduct?

  Set of rules or guidelines Psychologists have to follow
• what 4 things do psychologists have to have

  1. respect
  2. competence
  3. ressponsibility
  4. integrity
• what is the first bps rule?

  1. informed consent - Participants should be given information regarding the nature of the research and their role in it.
• what is the 2nd bps rule?

  2. deception - Participants should not be lied to about the aims of the study.
• How do you deal with informed consent?

  Researchers need to produce a letter for participant explaining what the study involves and also need to sign a consent form.
• what is the 3rd bps rule?

  3. protection from harm - Participants should be protected at all times, reminding they have a right to withdraw at any time as well.