Ethical guidelines

• What ethical code must psychologists follow?

  British Psychological Society guidelines
• What are the main components of ethical guidelines in psychology?

  • Informed consent
  • Privacy
  • Right to withdraw
  • Deception
  • Protection from harm
• What must be obtained from participants before research begins?

  Informed/valid consent
• What should participants be aware of before research starts?

  The aims and procedures of the research
• What additional consent is required for participants under 30?

  Parental consent
• What right do participants have regarding their personal information?

  Right of privacy
• What should be done if confidentiality is breached?

  Confidentiality should be protected
• What should participants be reassured about after the study?

  That their performance was typical
• What must participants be informed of if deception is used?

  They must be told of the deception immediately
• What is the purpose of debriefing participants?

  To inform them about the study's true aims
• What is a potential issue with the right to withdraw?

  Participants may think they cannot stop
• How should participants be informed about their right to withdraw?

  In the briefing and debriefing
• What can revealing true aims lead to?

  Demand characteristics
• What should be done to protect participants from harm?

  Keep their data confidential
• What is a challenge in protecting confidentiality?

  Publishing findings can compromise it
• What should participants receive regarding consent?

  A consent letter with relevant information
• What are the types of consent in research?

  • Presumptive consent
  • Prior general consent
  • Retrospective consent
• What is the importance of proofreading in writing?

  Ensures clarity and quality of work
• What should be checked before submitting work?

  Grammar and spelling
• What is the role of a spell checker?

  To identify spelling errors
• What can Grammarly assist with?

  Grammar and stylistic issues
• What happens if work is submitted with many errors?

  It reflects poorly on quality
• What is the consequence of not proofreading?

  Work can be difficult to understand
• What is the importance of consistent style and format?

  Enhances readability and understanding
• What should be done if unsure about submission guidelines?

  Ask for clarification
• What can typographical errors lead to?

  Difficulties with understanding
• What is the impact of inconsistent style on writing?

  Creates further problems for the reader
• What should be included in a consent letter?

  Relevant information affecting participation
• What is the purpose of proofreading?

  To improve clarity and standard of writing
• What is a common issue with grammar in writing?

  Incorrectly written sentences
• What is a common typographical error?

  Misspelled words
• What is an example of a punctuation error?

  Missing commas in sentences
• What is an example of a formatting error?

  Inconsistent font sizes
• What is an example of a grammar error?

  Subject-verb agreement issues
• What is the importance of clarity in writing?

  Ensures the reader understands the message
• What should be done after proofreading?

  Submit the corrected version
• What is the impact of proofreading on overall marks?

  Can improve final marks
• What is the role of a grammar checker?

  To identify grammatical errors
• What is the consequence of submitting work with errors?

  It may reduce your final mark
• What should be done if there are many errors in work?

  Proofread and correct them