Dealing with ethical issues

• What should researchers use instead of participants' names in studies?

  Pseudonyms
• What should researchers ensure regarding participants' understanding of their right to withdraw?

  Participants should understand their right to withdraw at any time.
• What should researchers offer participants at the end of a study?

  Counselling
• What is presumptive consent?

  Asking others if they would take part in the study.
• What is retrospective consent?

  Obtaining consent after the study has been conducted.
• Privacy

  Research needs informed consent- unless it is in a public place.However public place may be subjective
• Psychologists need to ensure that participants understand what is expected of them, including the potential benefits and harms of participating in the research.