psych chunk 4 - perceptive in psychology and ethics

Biological perspective

Behaviour linked to brain, genes, body systems.

Psychodynamic perspective

Focus on unconscious drives and childhood experiences (Freud).

Behaviourist perspective

Behaviour shaped by environment and learning (Watson, Skinner).

Cognitive perspective

Focus on thinking, memory, problem solving.

Humanistic perspective

Focus on free will, growth, and reaching potential (Rogers, Maslow).

Evolutionary perspective

Behaviour shaped by survival and reproduction needs.

Beneficence

Protect participants, aim to help not harm.

Justice

Fairness in who is studied and how results are used.

Informed consent

Participants agree to join after knowing what’s involved.

Protection from harm

Keep participants safe (physical and mental).

Debriefing

Explain the study afterward.

Code of Ethics

Rules set by groups like the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA).

Replication crisis

Problem where many studies cannot be repeated with the same results.

Freud's contribution to psychology

Founder of the psychodynamic perspective, focusing on unconscious drives.

Watson and Skinner's contribution

Founders of the behaviourist perspective, emphasizing the role of environment.

Rogers and Maslow's theories

Key figures in the humanistic perspective, focusing on personal growth.

Core principle of beneficence

The ethical obligation to help and protect research participants.

Role of confidentiality in research

To ensure participants' information remains private and secure.