Ethical guideline

Question 1

what are the ethical guidelines

Answer 1

confidentiality, informed consent, Use of deception, debriefing, Voluntary participation and withdrawal rights

Question 2

confidentiality

Answer 2

Refers to the privacy, protection and security of a participants personal information in terms of personal details and the anonymity of individual results

Question 3

Informed consent procedures

Answer 3

Processes that ensure participants understand the nature and purpose of the experiment, including potential risks (both physical and psychological), before agreeing to participate in the study

Question 4

uses of deception

Answer 4

Refers to the act of intentionally misleading participants about the true nature of a study or procedure. Only permissible when the true nature of the study may effect their behaviour and subsequently the study’s validity

Question 5

debriefing

Answer 5

A procedure that ensures at the end of an experiment the participant leaves understanding the experiments conclusions and any potential use of deception

Question 6

Voluntary participation

Answer 6

Ensures that there is no coercion or pressure put on participants to partake in an experiment and that they freely choose to be involved

Question 7

Withdrawal rights

Answer 7

The right of participants to be able to discontinue their involvement in an experiment at any time during, or after the conclusion of an experiment without any penalty