ethical issues

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    • What are ethical issues in research?
      Conflicts between participant rights and research goals
    • What is the BPS code of ethics?
      A document guiding UK psychologists' behavior
    • What are the four major principles of the BPS code of ethics?
      Respect, competence, responsibility, integrity
    • Why do ethical issues arise in psychological studies?
      Due to conflicts between participant rights and research needs
    • What implications do ethical issues have for participants?
      They affect participants' safety and well-being
    • What is informed consent in research?
      Participants must know aims and procedures before agreeing
    • How can informed consent affect study results?
      It may lead to less natural participant behavior
    • What does deception mean in research?
      Deliberately misleading or withholding information
    • When can deception be justified in research?
      If it does not cause undue distress to participants
    • What is the principle of protection from harm?
      Participants should not face more risk than daily life
    • What rights do participants have regarding withdrawal?
      They can withdraw at any point during the study
    • What does privacy and confidentiality mean for participants?
      Participants control information about themselves
    • What is the Data Protection Act related to?
      Protecting personal data and confidentiality
    • How should researchers deal with ethical issues?
      By following the BPS code of ethics guidelines
    • What is required for informed consent from children under 16?
      Parental consent is required
    • What should participants receive at the end of a study?
      A full debrief about the study's aims
    • What must participants be informed about during debriefing?
      The true aims and details of the study
    • What should researchers do if participants experience distress?
      Provide counseling if necessary
    • How should researchers maintain confidentiality?
      By recording no personal details
    • How do researchers typically refer to participants in reports?
      Using numbers or initials
    • What should participants be reminded of during briefing and debriefing?
      Their data will be protected throughout the process
    • What are the key ethical issues in psychological research?
      • Ethical issues arise from conflicts between participant rights and research needs.
      • Informed consent must be obtained from participants.
      • Deception may be used but must not cause distress.
      • Participants must be protected from harm.
      • Privacy and confidentiality must be maintained.
    • How does the BPS code of ethics guide researchers?
      • Provides ethical guidelines for conducting research.
      • Ensures respect and consideration for participants.
      • Implemented by ethics committees using a cost-benefit approach.
    • What are the procedures for dealing with informed consent?
      • Issue a consent letter or form with relevant information.
      • Obtain signed consent from participants.
      • For children under 16, obtain parental consent.
    • What steps should be taken to address deception and protection from harm?
      • Provide a full debrief after the study.
      • Inform participants of the true aims and details.
      • Ensure participants know their right to withdraw.
      • Offer counseling if participants experience distress.
    • What practices should be followed to maintain confidentiality?
      • Protect personal details and maintain anonymity.
      • Use numbers or initials in reports.
      • Remind participants their data will be protected.