PSY 2174 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Relative Risk, Informed Consent, Behaviorism
9 Apr 2020
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Chapter 3 - ethical issues in psychological research. Description of how laws are to be incorporated into the daily activities of researchers and clinicians. Principle that sets a minimal level of acceptable practice in a specific area. Aspirational set of broad principles & values. For educational purposes; changes as knowledge in the field changes. 1) respect for the dignity of persons. Ensuring that research studies are inclusive & don"t unfairly exclude groups that are vulnerable/disadvantaged. Ensuring informed consent prior to engaging participants in a research study. Avoiding any form of coercion to acquire consent. Conducting research in a way that respects the privacy of participants. Adhering to the duty to warn/protect in cases of self-harm, harm to others, or potential/actual neglect/abuse of children. Being self-reflective about competency in a given area. Appropriately weighing relative risk & benefits when working w/ clients. Debriefing research participants in a way that enhances a sense of contribution & detects & corrects any harm.
