Consent

Definition

Consent refers to the voluntary agreement or permission given by an individual to participate in a specific activity or for their information to be shared. In psychology, it is essential for psychologists to obtain informed consent from patients before sharing their confidential information.

Related terms

Confidentiality:

The ethical principle that requires psychologists to keep patient information private and not disclose it without the patient's authorization.

Privacy: Refers to an individual's right to control access and disclosure of their personal information.

Autonomy:

The respect for an individual's right to make decisions about themselves and have control over their own life choices.