1.3.3 Ethical Considerations

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    • What are ethical considerations in research designed to ensure?
      Respect and rights protection
    • Researchers should never mislead participants about the true nature of a study.
    • Participants' personal data must be kept secure and not disclosed without consent
    • Which study is an example of deception causing psychological harm?
      Milgram's obedience study
    • Participants in the Stanford Prison Experiment suffered psychological harm due to the simulated prison environment.
    • Historical ethical breaches in social psychology highlight the importance of adhering to the BPS code of conduct.
    • What does informed consent require participants to be fully aware of?
      Purpose and procedures
    • Participants have the right to withdraw from a study at any time without negative consequences.
    • What is one ethical concern raised by the Stanford Prison Experiment?
      Psychological harm
    • Adhering to ethical guidelines in research is essential, as outlined in the BPS code of conduct.
    • Informed consent requires researchers to provide participants with information about the study's purpose
    • What must participants be informed about regarding potential risks in a study?
      Physical or psychological harm
    • Participants have the right to withdraw from a study at any time without negative consequences.
    • Researchers must ensure the confidentiality of personal data collected during the study.
    • What is the primary goal of debriefing in research?
      Explain study's true purpose
    • In debriefing, researchers must address any misunderstandings caused by deception.
    • Researchers should provide contact information for participants with questions after debriefing.
    • What does the ethical principle of informed consent ensure?
      Participants are fully aware
    • Match the ethical principle with its description:
      Informed Consent ↔️ Participants are aware of the study's purpose
      Right to Withdraw ↔️ Participants can leave at any time
    • Steps in debriefing participants after research
      1️⃣ Reveal true purpose
      2️⃣ Address deception
      3️⃣ Correct misconceptions
      4️⃣ Provide contact information
      5️⃣ Offer psychological support
    • Which study is an example of significant ethical breaches due to deception and psychological harm?
      Milgram's obedience study
    • Historical studies in social psychology often involved significant deception.
    • In Milgram's obedience study, participants believed they were administering electric shocks to others.
    • Match the ethical breach with the study where it occurred:
      Milgram's Obedience Study ↔️ Deception, Protection from Harm
      Stanford Prison Experiment ↔️ Protection from Harm, Informed Consent
    • What is the primary lesson learned from historical ethical breaches in social psychology research?
      Adhere to ethical guidelines
    • What is the purpose of debriefing in research, especially when deception is used?
      Inform participants about study
    • Steps involved in debriefing participants after a study
      1️⃣ Reveal the true purpose of the research
      2️⃣ Address any deception and explain why it was necessary
      3️⃣ Correct misconceptions participants may have
      4️⃣ Provide contact information for follow-up questions
      5️⃣ Offer psychological support if needed
    • Researchers must justify the use of deception during debriefing.
    • Why are confidentiality and privacy vital ethical considerations in research?
      Protect personal information
    • To safeguard confidentiality, researchers may use pseudonyms
    • What are the ethical issues associated with deception in research?
      Informed consent, trust, harm
    • Deception is justified when essential for obtaining accurate results and debriefing follows.
    • Which organization's code is used as a reference for ethical principles in research?
      British Psychological Society
    • Match the ethical principle with its description:
      Informed Consent ↔️ Participants aware of study purpose
      Protection from Harm ↔️ Avoiding physical or psychological distress
      Right to Withdraw ↔️ Participants can leave at any time
      Confidentiality ↔️ Keeping personal data secure
    • What are two historical examples of ethical breaches in social psychology research?
      Milgram's study, Stanford prison
    • In Milgram's obedience study, participants were deceived into believing they were administering real electric shocks.
    • What is the primary purpose of informed consent in research?
      Ensure participant awareness
    • Key steps in the debriefing process after a study
      1️⃣ Reveal the true purpose of the research
      2️⃣ Address deception and its justification
      3️⃣ Correct misconceptions held by participants
      4️⃣ Provide contact information for follow-up
      5️⃣ Offer psychological support if needed
    • Why are confidentiality and privacy crucial in research?
      Protect participants' personal information
    • Confidentiality in research involves protecting participant identity and data