PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH METHODS
Study;
ethics
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
ethical
conforming to accepted standards of social behavior
context
the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation
setting
the physical position of something
values
beliefs of a group in which they have emotional investment
exploit
use or manipulate to one's advantage
duty
the social force that obliges you to behave in a certain way
Autonomy
the capacity for self-governance, i.e. the ability to make reasonable decisions.
Beneficence
the ethical obligation to do good and avoid causing harm.
Benefit
a desirable outcome
bias
the tendency for research results to reflect the scientist's (or sponsor's) subjective opinions, unproven
assumptions, political views, or personal or financial interests, rather than the truth or facts.
Competence
the legal right to make decisions for one's self
Conduct
, Action or behavior
Conflict of interest
situation in which a person has a financial, personal, political or other interest which is likely to bias his
or her judgment or decision-making concerning the performance of his or her ethical or legal obligations
or duties.
Decision-making capacity
the ability to make sound decisions.
De-identified data or samples
data or biological samples which have been stripped of information, such as name or medical record
number, which personally identifies individuals.
Discrimination
treating people differently based on irrelevant characteristics, such as s kin color, ethnicity, or gender
Double-blinding
processes used to prevent human research subjects and researchers from discovering who is receiving
an experimental treatment vs. a placebo.
Ethical dilemma
A situation in which two or more potential actions appear to be equally justifiable from an ethical point
of view, i.e. one must choose between the lesser of two evils or the greater of two goods.
Ethical reasoning
Making a decision in response to a moral dilemma based a careful and thorough assessment of the
different options in light of the facts and circumstances and ethical considerations.
Honesty
the ethical obligation to tell the truth and avoid deceiving others. In science
Informed consent
the process of making a free and informed decision (such as to participate in research).
Integrity
acting according to moral or ethical principles or values.
Justice
An ethical principle that obligates one to treat people fairly
Law
a rule enforced by the coercive power of the government
Study;
ethics
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
ethical
conforming to accepted standards of social behavior
context
the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation
setting
the physical position of something
values
beliefs of a group in which they have emotional investment
exploit
use or manipulate to one's advantage
duty
the social force that obliges you to behave in a certain way
Autonomy
the capacity for self-governance, i.e. the ability to make reasonable decisions.
Beneficence
the ethical obligation to do good and avoid causing harm.
Benefit
a desirable outcome
bias
the tendency for research results to reflect the scientist's (or sponsor's) subjective opinions, unproven
assumptions, political views, or personal or financial interests, rather than the truth or facts.
Competence
the legal right to make decisions for one's self
Conduct
, Action or behavior
Conflict of interest
situation in which a person has a financial, personal, political or other interest which is likely to bias his
or her judgment or decision-making concerning the performance of his or her ethical or legal obligations
or duties.
Decision-making capacity
the ability to make sound decisions.
De-identified data or samples
data or biological samples which have been stripped of information, such as name or medical record
number, which personally identifies individuals.
Discrimination
treating people differently based on irrelevant characteristics, such as s kin color, ethnicity, or gender
Double-blinding
processes used to prevent human research subjects and researchers from discovering who is receiving
an experimental treatment vs. a placebo.
Ethical dilemma
A situation in which two or more potential actions appear to be equally justifiable from an ethical point
of view, i.e. one must choose between the lesser of two evils or the greater of two goods.
Ethical reasoning
Making a decision in response to a moral dilemma based a careful and thorough assessment of the
different options in light of the facts and circumstances and ethical considerations.
Honesty
the ethical obligation to tell the truth and avoid deceiving others. In science
Informed consent
the process of making a free and informed decision (such as to participate in research).
Integrity
acting according to moral or ethical principles or values.
Justice
An ethical principle that obligates one to treat people fairly
Law
a rule enforced by the coercive power of the government
