Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
"Permissible" refers to something that is allowed or acceptable within a specific context or set of guidelines. In psychological research, it indicates when an action, such as deception, is considered ethically allowed under certain conditions.
A post-research interview conducted by researchers after a study involving deception has concluded in order to inform participants about the true nature of the study.