Ways of dealing with ethical issues

• What must personal data be in relation to individuals?

  Protected and respected
• What are the ways of dealing with ethical issues in psychology?

  • BPS guidelines
  • Code of conduct for psychologists
  • Informed consent procedures
  • Deception and protection from harm measures
  • Privacy and confidentiality protocols
• What do BPS guidelines refer to?

  A code of conduct for psychologists
• What is required for informed consent?

  Participants sign a form explaining expectations
• What happens in dealing with deception and protection from harm?

  Participants receive a full debrief after the study
• What is the purpose of a debrief for participants?

  To explain true aims and reduce distress
• How should participants' privacy and confidentiality be handled?

  Participants should remain anonymous
• How can participants be made anonymous in studies?

  By using numbers or initials
• What is a key aspect of reliability in research?

  Consistency of results over time
• Why is reliability important in psychological research?

  It ensures findings can be trusted and replicated