Anonymity

Definition

Anonymity in psychology refers to the practice of ensuring that all information collected from a participant in a study is not linked to their identity, thus protecting their privacy.

Related terms

Confidentiality:

This refers to the agreement between the researcher and participant that any information shared or gathered during the study will not be disclosed without consent.

Deception:

This is when researchers withhold certain details about the study from participants, often to prevent bias. It's important that this doesn't harm or mislead participants.

Informed Consent:

This is an ethical requirement where participants must be fully informed about what they'll be doing in a study before they agree to participate.