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Cards (23)

  • What is the responsibility of researchers in psychology towards participants?
    To look after their participants
  • What are participants' rights in psychological research?
    To be informed and give consent
  • Who decides the ethical guidelines for psychological research in the UK?
    The British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • What is the BPS's role in psychological research?
    To write ethical guidelines
  • What is informed consent in psychological research?
    Participants must understand aims and consequences
  • What should happen if participants cannot give consent?
    Consent can be given by a guardian
  • What right do participants have regarding their participation?
    Right to withdraw at any stage
  • What must researchers consider to protect participants from harm?
    Psychological well-being and physical health
  • What must be done with personal records in research?
    They should be kept securely
  • When can confidentiality be broken in research?
    If a participant or others are in danger
  • What is debriefing in psychological research?
    A conversation after the study explaining details
  • What should be checked during debriefing?
    For any harm caused by participation
  • What ethical issues did Milgram's study breach?
    Informed consent, right to withdraw, protection from harm
  • What is a cost-benefit analysis in research ethics?
    Comparing costs to participants with societal benefits
  • What is the role of an ethics committee in research?
    To evaluate research based on ethical principles
  • What happens if a participant is deceived in a study?
    They should be informed during debriefing
  • What can be included in a debriefing form?
    Information about deception and right to withdraw
  • What are the ethical guidelines in psychological research?
    • Informed consent
    • Right to withdraw
    • Protection from harm
    • Confidentiality
    • Debriefing
  • What are the alternatives to informed consent to avoid demand characteristics?
    • Prior general consent
    • Retroactive consent
    • Presumptive consent
  • What are the strengths and weaknesses of Milgram's study from an ethical perspective?
    Strengths:
    • Influential study on authority and obedience

    Weaknesses:
    • Breached multiple ethical guidelines
    • Caused emotional harm to participants
  • What resources are available for psychology students on psycboost.com?
    • Over 170 videos
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    • Tutorial videos and Discord channel
  • What support is available for students and teachers on Patreon?
    • Access to tutorial videos
    • Printable resources
    • Support for research methods unit
  • What is the significance of the Milgram study in psychology?
    • It explores obedience to authority
    • It raises ethical concerns in research