Ethical Issues

• What are ethical issues in research?

  Conflicts between researcher goals and participant rights
• What is the British Psychological Society (BPS)?

  An accredited society for psychologists in the UK
• What are the four ethical principles identified by the BPS?

  Respect, Competence, Responsibility, Integrity
• What does DR PIP stand for in ethical issues?

  • Deception
  • Right to withdraw
  • Protection from harm
  • Informed consent
  • Privacy and confidentiality
• What is informed consent in research?

  Telling participants the aim and procedures of a study
• Why might researchers not reveal the true aims of a study?

  To prevent changing participant behavior
• What is the significance of the right to withdraw?

  Participants can leave if distressed without penalty
• What should researchers ensure regarding protection from harm?

  No greater risk than ordinary life experiences
• Why is confidentiality important in research?

  Participants control information about themselves
• What does the Data Protection Act ensure for participants?

  Confidentiality is a legal priority
• What is the right to privacy in research?

  Participants should not have their thoughts invaded
• What are the ethical issues in research summarized as?

  • Deception
  • Right to withdraw
  • Protection from harm
  • Informed consent
  • Privacy and confidentiality
• What should students measure in their unethical study?

  The specific aspect they are experimenting on