ppts should be aware of the aims, procedure, and know they have the right to withdraw from the study before they take part in the study
deception
ppts should not be deliberately misled, some deception is acceptable but after the ppts must be fully debriefed at the end
protection from harm
ppts should not be exposed to any more risks than they would be in everyday life. if they are harmed ppts should be offered counselling as part of the debrief
confidentiality
ppts privacy must be respected and names should not be reported