Ethical guidelines are a set of principles and standards that researchers must follow to ensure the well-being and protection of participants in psychological research.
Researchers must obtain informed consent from participants before they can take part in a study. This means that participants need to be fully aware of what they will be asked to do and any potential risks or benefits involved.
Researchers must keep all personal information about participants confidential. It's like when you tell your best friend a secret - you trust them not to share it with anyone else.
After the study, researchers should explain the purpose of the study and provide any additional information or support needed by participants. It's like having a post-game discussion after playing sports, where everyone talks about their experiences and feelings.