ethics

• EG = protect from harm
• EG = brief and debrief
• EG = consider ethics
• EG = no decepton
• EG = informed consent
• EG = right to withdraw
• EG = confidentiallity
• EG = privacy in observational reaseach
• EG = giving advice after
• Confidentiality

  Unless agreed beforehand, participants have the right to expect that all data collected during a research study will remain confidential and anonymous.
• Debriefing

  After completing the research, the true aim is revealed to the participant. Aim of debriefing = to return the person to the state s/he was in before they took part.
• Deception

  Involves misleading participants about the purpose of s study.
• Ethical guidelines

  These are provided by the BPS - they are the ‘rules’ by which all psychologists should operate, including those carrying out research.