Ethical considerations Stroop test
• P: to ensure my correlational research was ethical, several key measures taken in line with BPS guidelines
• E: participants gave informed consent by signing a form outlining the study’s purpose and their right to withdraw at any time. confidentiality maintained by anonymising all responses and collecting no identifying information. Participants had right to withdraw at any stage without penalty, which was clearly stated before study began. To minimise harm, cognitive task was carefully designed to avoid causing frustration or distress. Lastly, data protection upheld by securely storing all data in accordance with GDPR guidelines
• E: steps ensured the study was ethically sound, protecting participants rights and wellbeing throughout research process
• L: not only upheld ethical standards but also increased credibility and integrity of research findings