A comprehensive framework of ethical guidelines in psychology research that ensures protection and ethical treatment of research participants and therapy clients, emphasizing informed consent, confidentiality, and harm prevention.
- Guidelines mandate obtaining informed consent in psychological studies before any research participation or therapy
- Emphasis on protecting confidentiality in therapy and research through secure data handling and anonymization
- Strict protocols for deception use in research, requiring thorough debriefing
- Institutional Review Boards provide oversight and approval for research proposals
- Clear consequences exist for ethical violations, including potential loss of credentials
- Guidelines extend to animal research, prioritizing humane treatment and minimal harm