8.6 Ethical Implications of Research Studies and Theory

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    • What does confidentiality in research refer to?
      Protecting participants' data
    • Non-maleficence in research means avoiding harm to participants physically or psychologically.
    • Informed consent requires participants to agree to participate voluntarily
    • What should the purpose of the study include in the informed consent process?
      Clear explanation of research goals
    • Steps in the informed consent process
      1️⃣ Explain the purpose of the study
      2️⃣ Describe the procedures
      3️⃣ List potential risks and benefits
      4️⃣ Emphasize voluntary participation
      5️⃣ Assure confidentiality
    • What is the difference between confidentiality and privacy in research?
      Data vs. personal space
    • Researchers can ensure confidentiality by using pseudonyms
    • Secure data storage is essential for maintaining confidentiality in research.
    • Why is deception sometimes used in psychological research?
      To avoid demand characteristics
    • One justification for deception is avoiding experimenter bias
    • Deception in research may cause distrust and negative emotions in participants.
    • What are ethical implications in psychological research defined as?
      Potential consequences of a study
    • Ethical implications in research involve issues such as informed consent, confidentiality, and potential harm to participants
    • A study involving deception may raise ethical implications related to participants' trust in research.
    • Why are ethical principles important in research studies?
      To ensure participant well-being
    • Informed consent ensures participants understand the study's purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits
    • What is a key ethical consideration when using deception in research?
      Ensuring no significant harm
    • What was the true purpose of Stanley Milgram's obedience experiment?
      To observe compliance with authority
    • One ethical consideration is debriefing participants post-experiment
    • What is deception in psychological research?
      Misleading participants about a study
    • Thorough debriefing is a safeguard against deception in research.
    • What is one advantage of deception in research?
      Allows study of real behavior
    • Deception may cause distrust and negative emotions
    • Steps to address ethical considerations in research
      1️⃣ Ensure no significant harm
      2️⃣ Debrief participants
      3️⃣ Gain ethics committee approval
    • What are ethical implications in psychological research?
      Consequences of a study
    • A study involving deception may have ethical implications related to participants' trust.
    • Match the ethical principle with its definition:
      Informed Consent ↔️ Voluntary agreement to participate
      Confidentiality ↔️ Protecting participants' data
      Beneficence ↔️ Maximizing benefits, minimizing harm
      Non-Maleficence ↔️ Avoiding harm to participants
    • Informed consent requires participants to understand the study's aims
    • What does confidentiality in research ensure?
      Protection of personal data
    • Steps to ensure ethical research practices
      1️⃣ Obtain informed consent
      2️⃣ Protect confidentiality
      3️⃣ Minimize harm
    • Beneficence in research involves maximizing benefits and minimizing harm.
    • What is the purpose of non-maleficence in research?
      To avoid harm to participants
    • Respect for persons recognizes participants' autonomy and dignity
    • Justice in research ensures fair treatment without discrimination.
    • What is informed consent in psychological research?
      Voluntary agreement to participate
    • Match the element of informed consent with its description:
      Purpose of the Study ↔️ Clear explanation of research goals
      Procedures ↔️ Detailed description of methods
      Confidentiality ↔️ Assurance of data protection
      Voluntary Participation ↔️ Right to withdraw without penalty
    • Confidentiality protects participants' data and avoids revealing their identities
    • What is the primary focus of confidentiality in psychological research?
      Data protection and anonymity
    • Confidentiality in research protects the data collected from participants and does not reveal their identities
    • Confidentiality ensures trust between researchers and participants.
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