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Unit 1 - Module 5: Ethics in Psychology
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- 1Unit One - Module 5 Ethics in PsychologyEthics in Psychology
- 2no coercionParticipation of subjects should be voluntary.
- 3informed consentParticipants must know that they are involved in research and give their consent. If the participants are deceived in any way about the nature of the study, the deception must not be so extreme as to invalidate the informed consent.
- 4anonymity and confidentialityAnonymity - participants' privacy must be protected. Their identities and actions must not be revealed by the researcher.
Confidentiality - when a researcher cannot promise anonymity, they must guarantee confidentiality - the researcher will not identify the source of any data. - 5protection from harmParticipants cannot be placed at significant mental or physical risk. Typically, it is considered permissible for participants to experience temporary discomfort or stress, but activities that might cause someone long-term mental or physical harm must be avoided.
- 6debriefingAfter a study, participants should be told the purpose of the study and provided with ways to contact the researchers about the results. When research involves deception, it is very important to conduct a thorough debriefing.
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- Grade 12 Psychology (Unit One - Introduction to Psychological Science Practices) Flashcards on Unit 1 - Module 5: Ethics in Psychology, created by Greg MacPherson on 28/07/2021.
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