Loading…
GCSE Psychology · key term
The ethical principle of recognising everyone's dignity and worth, respecting their rights, privacy and ability to make their own choices.
Used by OCR
Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: Ethical GuidelinesProviding clear information respects participants' ability to decide for themselves. However, explaining a study's exact purpose can sometimes influence behaviour. Participants may guess the expected response and behave accordingly: these are demand characteristics.
For the BPS Code of Ethics and Conduct, remember Respect, Competence, Responsibility and Integrity. Link each principle to what the psychologist does.
Create a free account to keep every note you open and track your progress.
