1.4.8 Ethical Considerations

Cards (69)

  • Ethical considerations in psychology research refer to principles and guidelines to protect the wellbeing and rights of research participants
  • Deception in research is ethically permissible if it is absolutely necessary and justified by the study's benefits.

    True
  • Ethical considerations in psychology research are principles to protect the wellbeing and rights of participants
  • Informed consent requires that participants are fully informed about the study's purpose and procedures
  • Deception in research always leads to invalid results.
    False
  • Match the ethical consideration with its description:
    Informed Consent ↔️ Participants must be fully informed
    Deception ↔️ Misleading participants about study
    Confidentiality ↔️ Keeping data secure and private
  • What is the primary goal of minimizing harm in psychology research?
    Protect participant wellbeing
  • Deception should always be avoided in psychology research.
    False
  • Match the ethical principle with its description:
    Informed Consent ↔️ Full understanding before participation
    No Deception ↔️ Avoid misleading participants
    Confidentiality ↔️ Keep data secure and private
  • Deception in research can violate the principle of informed consent
  • Participants must be fully informed about the study's true purpose, even if it involves deception.
    False
  • Participants' personal information and data must be kept confidential
  • What are ethical considerations in psychology research?
    Principles protecting participants
  • Steps in the ethical research process:
    1️⃣ Informed Consent
    2️⃣ No Deception (unless justified)
    3️⃣ Confidentiality
    4️⃣ Protection from Harm
    5️⃣ Right to Withdraw
    6️⃣ Debriefing
  • What is the right to withdraw in psychology research?
    Leave study without penalty
  • Why is informed consent a critical ethical principle in psychology research?
    Protects participant autonomy
  • Steps researchers must take when using deception:
    1️⃣ Ensure deception is necessary
    2️⃣ Obtain ethical approval
    3️⃣ Provide thorough debriefing
    4️⃣ Restore trust with participants
  • What is the researcher's responsibility regarding participant withdrawal from a study?
    Allow withdrawal without penalty
  • Why must researchers minimize harm to participants during a study?
    To protect their wellbeing
  • What specific information must participants receive during informed consent?
    Study's purpose and procedures
  • Deception in research always violates the principle of informed consent.

    True
  • Anonymity means participants' identities are linked to their data.
    False
  • Deception should only be used if the potential benefits of the study outweigh the ethical risks.

    True
  • Debriefing in research is an ethical obligation that provides closure and transparency
  • Informed consent is obtained before participation.
  • Adhering to ethical principles ensures the integrity of psychological research.

    True
  • Deception in psychology research can be ethical if necessary to study certain behaviors.

    True
  • Informed consent ensures participants can make an autonomous and informed decision.

    True
  • Researchers should avoid deception unless it is absolutely necessary for the study and the potential benefits outweigh the ethical risks.
    True
  • Researchers must take steps to ensure participants are not exposed to physical or psychological distress during the study.

    True
  • Informed consent is obtained before participation, ensuring participants know what to expect
  • Debriefing is an ethical obligation that provides closure and transparency
  • Researchers must ensure that participants' responses and data are not accessible to unauthorized individuals to maintain confidentiality.

    True
  • Bias refers to systematic errors in research design, data collection, or analysis that lead to unfair or skewed results
  • Major ethical guidelines in psychology are provided by professional bodies such as the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the American Psychological Association
  • Adhering to ethical principles ensures the integrity and morality of psychological research
  • Why is informed consent considered a critical ethical principle in psychology research?
    Protects autonomy and decision-making
  • What does confidentiality in research ensure?
    Data is secure and private
  • What is the primary goal of obtaining informed consent in psychology research?
    Ensuring autonomous decision-making
  • What is the difference between informed consent and debriefing in research?
    Consent before, debriefing after