• All ethical guidelines for participants in research emphasize humane treatment that minimizes risks to participants.
  
  
• All researchers are responsible for weighing the benefits and risks of their studies and minimizing harm.
  
  
• Deception is permitted in psychological research, but only when the potential benefits of the study outweigh its risks, risks are minimal, and the investigator includes a debriefing that explains the study.
  
  
• Participants must have the right to refuse to be in the study or discontinue their participation at any time for studies that involve any risks.
  
  
• When obtaining informed consent, enough detail must be given to participants to allow them to make a sound decision.
  
  
• Research must protect the privacy and confidentiality of research participants.

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