Ethical Issues in Psychology
Psychology · Year 10 · Research Methods · 4.º Período

Ethical Issues in Psychology

Students will examine the ethical guidelines set by the British Psychological Society (BPS). They will analyse historical case studies to understand the importance of informed consent and protection from harm.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsGCSE Psychology (AQA) 3.2.1.5: Ethical considerationsGCSE Psychology (Edexcel) 1.5.4: Ethical issues in psychological research

About This Topic

Students will examine the ethical guidelines set by the British Psychological Society (BPS). They will analyse historical case studies to understand the importance of informed consent and protection from harm.

Key Questions

  1. What are the BPS ethical guidelines?
  2. Why is informed consent crucial in research?
  3. How do researchers handle deception?

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