Ethics

• Informed Consent


  A researcher has to reveal the studies true aims and tell the participant what is going to happen.
• Protection from Harm


  Nothing should happen to the participant that causes harm. Participants should leave the study in the same state that they entered.
• Debriefing


  Researchers should reveal the aims and results of the study to the participant afterwards.
• Deception


  Researcher must be truthful and allow for fully informed consent.
• Withdrawal from Participation


  Participants may leave the study at any time for any reason (eg. feeling uncomfortable or distressed).
• Confidentiality


  Researchers have to guarantee anonymity.
• BPS


  British Psychological Society