PSYC 2030 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Naturalistic Observation, Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee
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Ethical issues must be addresses at all stages of the researche process. Ethics: a set of standards governing the conduct of a person or the members of a profession . Five general principles of the apa code of ethics: principle a: beneficence and non-malfeasance: Establishes the principle that psychologists must constantly weigh the benefits and the costs of the research they conduct and seek to achieved the greatest good in their research: principle b: fidelity and responsibility. Researchers to be constantly aware of their responsibility to society and reminds them always to exemplify the highest standards of professional behaviour in their role as researchers: principle c: integrity. Compels researchers to be scrupulously honest in all aspects of research enterprise: principle d: justice. Translates into a special need for research psychologist to be vigorous in their efforts to safeguard the welfare and protect the rights of those volunteering as research participants.