Psychology GCSE
Ethical Governance
What Ethical Governance means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Ethical Governance
The evolution of moral frameworks, such as the BPS Code of Ethics, in response to historical controversies, focusing on the protection of participants from psychological and physical harm.
Topics that use Ethical Governance
- Research methods (AQA GCSE)
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Using Ethical Governance in the exam
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