What are the 6 ethical principles of psychological research?

General Principles

  • Principle A: Competence.
  • Principle B: Integrity.
  • Principle C: Professional and scientific responsibility.
  • Principle D: Respect for people’s rights and dignity.
  • Principle E: Concern for others’ welfare.
  • Principle F: Social responsibility.
  • General standards.

How do psychologists deal with privacy?

Psychologists generally can’t contact anyone else without your written consent. If you have specific concerns about confidentiality or what information a psychologist is legally required to disclose, discuss it with your psychologist. He or she will be happy to help you understand your rights.

What is confidentiality in psychology?

Client confidentiality is the requirement that therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and most other mental health professionals protect their client’s privacy by not revealing the contents of therapy.

What are the three examples of unethical behavior in the workplace?

5 Most Common Unethical Behaviors Ethics Resource Center (ERC) Survey

  • Misuse of company time. Whether it is covering for someone who shows up late or altering a timesheet, misusing company time tops the list.
  • Abusive Behavior.
  • Employee Theft.
  • Lying to employees.
  • Violating Company Internet Policies.

How do psychologists deal with confidentiality?

Only disclose identifiable information if it is necessary, and, when it is, only disclose the minimum amount necessary. Tell service users when we have disclosed their information (if this is practical and possible) Keep appropriate records of disclosure. Keep up to date with relevant law and good practice.

How do you protect participants confidentiality in research?

Breach of confidentiality is a potential risk of participating in research. To protect participants’ confidentiality, you should encrypt computer-based files, store documents (i.e., signed consent forms) in a locked file cabinet and remove personal identifiers from study documents as soon as possible.

What are the 7 steps to ethical decision-making?

A 7-STep Guide to Ethical Decision-Making

  1. State the problem.
  2. Check the facts.
  3. Identify relevant factors (internal and external).
  4. Develop a list of options.
  5. Test the options.
  6. Make a choice based on steps 1-5.
  7. Review steps 1-6.

When can a psychologist break confidentiality?

There are a few situations that may require a therapist to break confidentiality: If the client may be an immediate danger to themself or another. If the client is endangering another who cannot protect themself, as in the case of a child, a person with a disability, or elder abuse.