BPS ethical guidelines

BPS ethical guidelines

1. Deception- Not telling someone straight and could make them distrustful of pyschologists

   • Right to Withdraw
   • Debriefing

2. Privacy- Expect sitting in public but not in private settings

3. Informed Consent- Should be asked for consent, true aims and procedure revealed

   • Right to withdraw
   • Prior general consent- could ask if they mind taking part in something that could involve lots of different things.
   • Using children- ask for parents permission
   • Presumptive consent

4. Protection from Harm- protected from pyhsical and psychological harm including stress.

   • Cancelling the study
   • Right to Withdraw
   • Debrief

5. Debrief- Told the true nature, and returned to usual state.

6. Right to withdraw- Should be told they have the right to withdraw, data can also be withdrawn.

7. Confidentiality- Must be kept annonymous