Ethics

1. responsibility


2. responsibility is multiplied, not divided.


3. informed consent

what is "informed"?

"willingness to participate" criterion

incompetents, children

candid camera syndrome


4. deception & debriefing

failure of debriefing (eg., bogus pipeline)

outcome v. process debriefing


5. freedom to decline participation v. coercion

(requirements in Introduction to Psychology)


6. clear agreement--promises & commitments


7. minimizing risk/harm


8. debriefing (v. involuntary self-knowledge)


9. responsibility for aftereffects--follow-up


10. confidentiality


What needs to addressed in "Ethical Considerations"

    Informed Consent -- explicitly state it will be obtained and how

    What do you mean by "informed"?

    Debriefing necessary? What information will you give?

    Involuntary self-knowledge a problem?

    Confidentiality assured? How?

    Aftereffects?

    Promises? How will they be fulfilled?


As necessary, address:

    Coercion

    Deception

    Risk or harm