Ethics

What are the four ethical principles according to the British Psychological Society?

Respect, Competence, Responsibility, Integrity

What is meat by informed consent?

Individuals fully understand the study and voluntarily agree to participate

What is meant by the right to withdraw?

The ability to stop and leave an experiment at any moment without fear of punishment/consequences

What is meant by confidentiality?

Protecting the private information of participants

What is meant by protection of participants?

Prioritizing their safety, wellbeing, and rights throughout the research process

What is a debrief?

Providing participants with information about the true purpose of the study, after it was carried out, also allowing them to ask questions

What is meant by deception?

Intentionally misleading others to create a false belief or understanding of the experiment