Issues and Debates (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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3 types of considerations issues & debates represent
3 types of considerations issues & debates represent
Philosophical, methodological, and ethical
Definition of deception in research
Definition of deception in research
Misleading/incomplete info about study nature, aims, or procedures
Informed consent principle
Informed consent principle
Participants must have capacity to give informed consent
How deception affects informed consent
How deception affects informed consent
Cannot provide genuine informed consent if deceived
BPS guidelines on when deception acceptable
BPS guidelines on when deception acceptable
Only if threatens research integrity & resolved by debriefing
Main reason researchers use deception
Main reason researchers use deception
Prevent demand characteristics & ensure natural behaviour
What Milgram concealed from participants
What Milgram concealed from participants
True aim (obedience) & that shocks/learner were fake
3 consequences of deception for participants
3 consequences of deception for participants
Embarrassment, mistrust, anxiety
Why deception called 'double-edged sword'
Why deception called 'double-edged sword'
Ensures validity but violates ethical principles
What deception removes from participants
What deception removes from participants
Self-determination and autonomy