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All research needs to be conducted in a way that respects the dignity of the participants- whether they are animals or human participants. Psychological associations around the world have come up with sets of guidelines that psychologists must use in carrying out psychological research.


 * ** Informed consent ** || Participants must be informed about the nature of the study and agree to participate. || [[image:consent.jpg width="259" height="197"]] ||
 * ** Deception ** || Sometimes the researcher does not want the participants to know the exact aim of a study because it could affect the results. Deception should generally not be used; however, slight deception – which does not cause any stress to the participant – may be used in some cases. At the end of the study, any deception must be explained to the participants. || [[image:deception.gif width="264" height="207"]] ||
 * ** Debriefing ** || At the end of all studies, the true aims and purpose of the research must be revealed to the participants. Any deception must be revealed and justified. All participants should leave the study without undue stress. || [[image:250px-Teammeeting1.png width="223" height="187" align="center"]] ||
 * ** Withdrawal from a study ** || At the beginning of any study, participants should be told that they have the right to leave the study at any time, and that they can withdraw their data at the end of the study if they wish. || [[image:Crystal_Project_cancel.png width="188" height="196" align="center"]] ||
 * ** Confidentiality ** || All the information that is obtained in a study must be confidential. || [[image:confidentiality.jpg width="227" height="198" align="center"]] ||
 * ** Protection from physical or mental harm ** || It is important to make sure that no harm is done to participants. It is not permitted to humiliate a participant or form them to reveal private information. || [[image:061129_img.jpg width="253" height="250" align="center"]] ||