Ethical guidelines

Question 1

Confidentiality

Answer 1

The privacy, protection and security of a participant’s personal information in terms of personal details and the anonymity of individual results, including the removal of identifying elements.

Question 2

Debriefing

Answer 2

Ensures that, at the end of the experiment, the participant leaves understanding the experimental aim, results, conclusions and any questions, clarifying misunderstandings or deception, and providing support to ensure no lasting harm

Question 3

Informed consent procedures

Answer 3

Ensure participants understand the nature and purpose of the experiment, including potential risks, before agreeing to participate in the study.

Question 4

Voluntary participation

Answer 4

Ensuring that each participant freely agrees to participate in a study, with no pressure or coercion

Question 5

Withdrawal rights

Answer 5

Involves a participant being able to discontinue their involvement in an experiment at any time during or after the conclusion of an experiment, without penalty.

Question 6

Use of deception in research

Answer 6

Involves withholding the true nature of the study from participants, when their
knowledge of the true purpose may affect their behaviour and subsequent validity of the investigation