Introduction to Ethics in Psychological Research

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and key concepts related to ethics in psychological research based on the provided lecture notes.

Ethics in Psychology

Guidelines designed to protect participants from harm during psychological research.

Informed Consent

Participants must be fully informed about the nature and potential risks of the study before agreeing to participate.

Right to Withdraw

Participants have the right to exit the study at any point without any consequences.

Belmont Report

A foundational document outlining ethical principles and guidelines for research involving human subjects.

Deception in Research

Participants may be misled in certain studies only if the truth would impact their responses.

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

A committee that reviews and approves research proposals to ensure ethical standards are maintained.

Animal Research Guidelines

Protocols ensuring the humane treatment of animals in research, including minimization of discomfort.

Open Science Movement

A movement aimed at improving transparency and reproducibility in scientific research, including ethical considerations.

APA Ethical Guidelines

A set of standards established by the American Psychological Association to guide ethical research in psychology.

Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC)

Committees that oversee the ethical treatment and welfare of animals in research.