Ethics

Code of Ethics

A document outlining ethical guidelines for psychologists in NZ.

Debriefing

After research has taken place, participants need to be informed about any results and given any further support they may require.

Informed consent

Participants need to agree to take part in this study and should be told about what they are participants in.

Protection from harm

Participants need to be protected from psychological and physical harm.

Right to withdraw

Participants should be allowed to withdraw at any time, and face no consequences.

Deception

Participants should not be deceived (lied to, tricked), unless the benefit outweighs the costs.

D.R.I.P.C.D.

The acronym for ethical guidelines used by psychologists throughout the world.

Confidentiality

The details of participants need to be kept private.

Ethics

The values of a group about what is acceptable behaviour.

non-compliance, breaches

does not follow the guidelines/rules

to comply, compliance

follows the guidelines/rules