The importance of ethics in psychological research is highlighted by the need to protect participant rights and welfare. Ethical guidelines from organizations like the APA and BPS, informed consent, confidentiality, and the avoidance of harm are discussed. The text also addresses the handling of deception and the significance of debriefing, emphasizing the ethical rigor required in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
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Professional organizations provide comprehensive ethical guidelines for conducting psychological research and enforce them through institutional review boards
Informed Consent
Informed consent is a critical process that allows participants to make an educated decision about their participation in a study
Right to Withdraw
Participants have the right to withdraw from a study at any time without facing negative consequences
Confidentiality and Anonymity
Protecting the confidentiality and anonymity of research participants is essential for maintaining trust and complying with ethical standards
Researchers have a duty to avoid causing harm to participants, both physically and psychologically
Qualitative research must carefully consider the potential for invasion of privacy and the need for confidentiality
Ethical standards must be followed in quantitative research to ensure the integrity of the data collection process and protect participants
Historical examples, such as Milgram's obedience study, demonstrate the evolution of ethical standards in psychological research
Researchers have a responsibility to anticipate, address, and resolve ethical dilemmas in a manner that prioritizes the well-being of participants
Professional bodies provide frameworks for ethical conduct in psychological research
Past research, such as the Stanford prison experiment, highlights the critical importance of ethical vigilance in the pursuit of scientific knowledge
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To avoid harm and uphold their work's integrity, researchers in psychology must follow strict ______ ______.
ethical
guidelines
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Key ethical principle: Informed consent
Researchers must obtain voluntary agreement from participants after informing them of study details and risks.
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Participant's right: Withdrawal
Participants can leave the study at any point without penalty or loss of benefits.
