Question

What are some potential ethical issues associated with researching this hypothesis? How would you address those in your study?

Answer 1

Answer: The major ethical issues in conducting research are:

1.Informed consent

2.Beneficence- Do not harm

3.Respect for anonymity and confidentiality

4.Respect for privacy.

However important the issue under investigation psychologists need to remember that they have a duty to respect the rights and dignity of research participants. This means that they must abide by certain moral principles and rules of conduct.