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Why ethics matters

Why ethics matters

Flowchart of ethical decision-making in psychology research from research question to risk identification, risk reduction, ethics review, monitoring, debrief, and final cost-benefit judgement

Ethics refers to the moral principles that guide how psychological research is planned, carried out and reported. Because psychology studies thoughts, feelings and behaviour, research can affect privacy, emotions, relationships and wellbeing.

Ethics Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Ethics

Step-by-step lessons on Eduqas A Level Psychology Ethics. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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