As a student psychologist you have to follow the same rules in research as the professionals. These frequently asked questions (FAQs) should help you manage some of the ethical issues that arise in student research.
All psychology courses require practical research skills, either as assessed ‘coursework’ or as classroom tasks on which you may be asked questions in the exam. Whatever your course, you must follow the requirements and guidance provided by your examina-tion board, your teacher and school/college. Above all, you must follow the ethical codes of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
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