Ethical guidelines

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  • Ethics
    • is a difficulty/ tension/ problem which arises during the course of research process
    • what is the BPS
      • British    Psychological Society - charity- acts as a representative body for psychology/ists in uk-
        • responsible for promotion of excellence/ ethical practice in the science/ education and application of disciple
    • 3 ways of considering ethical issues
      • ppt undergoing treatment
      • Individuals taking part in exp
      • application of finding to real world
    • Respect
      • Informed consent - ppt informed abt study
        • informing- information sheet outline procedure
        • informed consent form
      • Confidentiality- all ppt name + data is confidential
        • to ensure- ppt referred to by numbers
    • Responsibility
      • Protection from harm- ppt must leave exp in same mental/ physical state arrived in
        • to ensure-experiments should not include risks greater than ordinary life
      • right to withdraw- ppt leave any time wanted
        • to ensure
          • consent form- explaining rights
            • during study allowing ppt to leave
              • after study- allow ppt withdraw data
    • Integrity
      • deception- ppt not be misinformed/mislead act aims
        • passive- withholding info to discover true behaviour
        • active intentionally misleading ppt giving false info to get result
      • debrief- ppt have interview at end so can ensure ppt leave same physical/mental state as arrived
        • to ensure- (dehaoxing), true aim revealed
          • health + wellness check
            • data withdraw reminder
              • email for follow up
    • competence
      • cost benefit analysis - assessing the extent to which benefits outweigh costs
      • research w/ children
        • are vulnerable option, need to leave exp on a positive note, 16 ethical guidelines
      • practice within limits of ability
        • ppt should not be forced to do anything they struggle w in an experiment

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