Research Ethics in Psychology

An ethical question is one about what is....(best answer)

• costs the most or least

• wrong or right

• easiest versus hardest

• most beneficial to the most people

What is meant by "debriefing"?

• giving participants information about the study before it starts

• giving participants information about the study after it is complete

• giving participants the right to leave the study

• making sure all participants are paid for their role in the study

"Briefing" the participants would most likely mean...

• giving participants information about the study before it begins

• giving participants information about the study after it begins

• putting participants into the the most appropriate conditions

• ensuring there is no physical harm done

Which of the following statements about protection harm is false?

• Offering the right to withdraw is a way protect from harm

• Participants should be protected from physical and psychological harm

• Participants should not be placed at any more risk than they would in their everyday life.

• It is acceptable to place participants under stress as long as they are fully debriefed

If participants feel unhappy for any reason with the research after debriefing what must they be given?

• Informed consent

• Anonymity

• The right to withdraw their data

• Additional payment

Once participants have started the research study they cannot withdraw unless the researcher gives permission.

• True

• False

When obtaining "informed consent" which of the following would be least likely to be included:

• Aims of the research

• Debriefing

• Explanation about the Right to withdraw

• Explanation about what the data will be used for

If participants are deceived, which other ethical issue does this automatically create?

• Lack of privacy

• lack of informed consent

• Lack of right to withdraw

• Lack of confidentiality or anonymity

When is it best to remind participants of their "right to withdraw"?

• After the study has been completed

• Before the study as been started

• During the study

• Before, during and after the study has taken place

If a researcher violates the code of research ethics they may face...

• A fine

• Loss of their license to research or practice psychology

• A written warning and loss of reputation

• All of the above