Terms
Principles
100

Absence of any information that could identify an individual

Anonymity

100

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

200

A voluntary choice to participate in a study based on receiving and understanding sufficient information

Informed consent

200

APA Principle B

Fidelity and responsibility. Establish trust with those who they work with. Aware of responsibilities to society, communities, and other health professionals.

300

The deliberate misinformation of participants about the purpose of the study. Debriefing must ensue

Deception

300

APA Principle E

Respect for people's rights and dignity. Respect for culture, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation.

400

The act of keeping private all information that could identify an individual

Confidentiality

400

APA Principle C

Integrity- promote accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness. Do not steal, cheat, engage in fraud, or intentional misrepresentation of fact, be honest

500

Informing research participants after participation, about the purposes, procedures and scientific value of the study

Debriefing

500

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