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How is ethics defined according to the BPS code of ethics and conduct?
Science of
morals
or
rules of behaviour
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What is the distinction between BPS and APA guidelines?
BPS is for
UK
psychologists
, APA is international
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Why are ethics important in psychological research?
To prevent
undue harm
to
participants
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What do ethical guidelines clarify in psychological research?
Conditions under which research is
acceptable
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What is expected of BPS members regarding the code of conduct?
To abide by the code and
supervise
others
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What was the purpose of the 1959 revision of the Ethics Code?
To streamline and simplify the
1953
edition
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What was the main issue with the first two editions of the Ethics Code?
Unclear obligation for
psychological research
compliance
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What should investigators inform participants about before obtaining consent?
Objectives
,
duration
,
risks
, and
procedures
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Who must give consent for children under 16 years old?
Parents or guardians
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What should be done for adults with impairments in understanding?
Consult a family member for
consent
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When might consent need to be obtained multiple times?
In
longitudinal
research
studies
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When can psychologists use deception in research?
When justified by
significant
beneficial value
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What must researchers do before conducting a study involving deception?
Determine if
alternatives
to
concealment
exist
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What is the purpose of debriefing participants?
To inform them of the study's
true purpose
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What should researchers do if a participant is harmed?
Take steps to
minimize
the harm
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What right do participants have regarding withdrawal from research?
To
withdraw
at any
time
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What must participants expect regarding confidentiality?
Information will be treated
confidentially
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What legislation made confidentiality a legal requirement?
Data Protection Act
(
1984
)
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What must researchers do to protect participants from harm?
Ensure risks are not greater than
normal life
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What should researchers do regarding participants' medical conditions?
Ask tactfully about
conditions
that
may
risk
them
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What should be respected in observational research?
Participants' privacy
and
well-being
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What should researchers do if they notice a participant's psychological issue?
Inform
the participant and provide
advice
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What should researchers avoid when giving advice?
Giving advice when not
qualified
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What is the difference between law and ethics in the context of the APA Code?
Ethics Code is not a basis for
civil liability
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What must therapists do if a patient discloses a legal violation?
Report it by law
, despite
confidentiality
issues
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What sanctions can the APA apply for violating the Ethics Code?
Termination
of membership and
notifications
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What should BPS members do when facing ethical dilemmas?
Seek resolutions internally within their
institution
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What does the Human Rights Act (1998) protect?
The right to
respect
for private and family life
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What is required for research involving participants aged 16 and above lacking capacity?
Ethical approval from
recognized committees
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What does the Freedom of Information Act (2000) establish?
Right to request access to
recorded information
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What does GDPR apply to?
Processing
of
personal identifiable information
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What rights do individuals have under GDPR regarding their data?
To
access
, correct,
delete
, and raise concerns
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What are the key takeaways regarding ethics in psychological research?
Importance of ethics in research
Knowledge of the history of
ethics codes
Understanding of ethically questionable studies
Awareness of violations and repercussions
Experience in designing ethical studies
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