Research Ethics Overview

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to research ethics, focusing on definitions, ethical codes, deceptions in research, informed consent, and responsibilities of psychologists.

Ethics

Moral principles that guide our behavior.

Psychological Ethics

Moral principles that guide a psychologist's conduct or practice.

Research Ethics

Moral principles guiding research from its inception through to completion and publication of results.

Ethical Dilemma

Conflicts between different principles of moral conduct.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Organization that provides ethical principles and code of conduct for psychologists.

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Provides a code of human research ethics for psychologists in the UK.

Informed Consent

Agreement to participate in research with full knowledge of the research context and rights.

Confidentiality

Keeping data of participants private and secure.

Anonymity

Ensuring participant identity is not disclosed in research results.

Deception in Research

Leading participants to believe something other than the true nature of the research.

Fidelity and Responsibility

Psychologists must take responsibility for their actions and adhere to professional standards.

Justice

Ensuring fair and equal access to the benefits of psychological practices.

Debriefing

Providing participants with complete information about the research after their involvement.

Tuskegee Experiment

A historical unethical study where African American men were denied treatment for syphilis.

Rosenhan Experiment

Study where pseudo-patients reported false symptoms to test psychiatric diagnosis.

Ethics Committees

Groups that review research proposals to ensure ethical standards are met.

Diederik Stapel

Psychologist known for research misconduct by fabricating data.