Terms
Absence of any information that could identify an individual
Anonymity
APA Principle D
Justice- fairness, and justice entitle all persons to access and benefit from contributions of psychology and equal quality. Reasonable judgment. Take precautions to avoid potential bias
A voluntary choice to participate in a study based on receiving and understanding sufficient information
Informed consent
APA Principle B
Fidelity and responsibility. Establish trust with those who they work with. Aware of responsibilities to society, communities, and other health professionals.
The deliberate misinformation of participants about the purpose of the study. Debriefing must ensue
Deception
APA Principle E
Respect for people's rights and dignity. Respect for culture, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation.
The act of keeping private all information that could identify an individual
Confidentiality
APA Principle C
Integrity- promote accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness. Do not steal, cheat, engage in fraud, or intentional misrepresentation of fact, be honest
Informing research participants after participation, about the purposes, procedures and scientific value of the study
Debriefing
APA code of ethics principle A
Beneficence and non-maleficence - aka do no harm, safeguard welfare and rights, guard against personal financial social organizational or political factors tag might lead to misuse or influence, contribute a portion of the professional time for little or no cost