Ethics

• Reduce / low risk of psychological harm :)

  • Behaviour and variables are not manipulated
  • Free will
  • Use of non-experimental methods
• Cause psychological harm :(

  • Asking about a subjective sensitive topic about happiness
  • Individual differences and if unhappy may not want to disclose that information
• BPS Code of ethics

  • Practice within boundaries
  • Should not try to help someone discussing mental illness and should recommend a source of help