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Ethical Issues - GCSE Psychology Definition

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Ethical issues in psychology are about making sure research and experiments are done in a way that is fair, safe, and respectful to everyone involved.

When psychologists conduct studies, they must think about how their work affects the people or animals they study. This means getting permission from participants (informed consent), ensuring nobody gets hurt or feels uncomfortable (protection from harm), keeping people's information private (privacy and confidentiality), and always being honest about the results.

Psychologists must adhere to ethical guidelines when conducting research studies so they can protect the well-being and rights of everyone who takes part.

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Raj joined Save My Exams in 2024 as a Senior Content Creator for Psychology & Sociology. Prior to this, she spent fifteen years in the classroom, teaching hundreds of GCSE and A Level students. She has experience as Subject Leader for Psychology and Sociology, and her favourite topics to teach are research methods (especially inferential statistics!) and attachment. She has also successfully taught a number of Level 3 subjects, including criminology, health & social care, and citizenship.

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