Practice Ethical Principles In Psychology (2.6.1) - Methods of Psychology

Practice: Ethical Principles in Psychology

Lesson 2.6.1Methods of Psychology

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Question 1.
What is informed consent in psychological research?
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Think about what makes a participant feel safe and respected.
Question 2.
Why is confidentiality important in research?
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Consider the information participants share during studies.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of informed consent?
- To collect data
- To ensure participant awareness and agreement
- To minimize harm
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Think about what participants need to know before agreeing.
4Question 4.
True or False: Confidentiality is not necessary if participants voluntarily disclose their information.
- True
- False
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Consider how sensitive information is treated in studies.
Question 5.
Design a hypothetical psychological study and outline how you would implement informed consent, confidentiality, minimizing harm, and debriefing.
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Think about all four principles and how they interact during the research process.
Question 6.
Discuss a past ethical scandal in psychology and suggest how proper ethical guidelines could have changed the outcome.
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Look back at how participants were treated and what ethical guidelines were overlooked.

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