Permissible

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.

Related terms

Informed Consent:

The process where participants are fully informed about the nature and purpose of the study before deciding whether to participate.

Debriefing:

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.

Beneficence:

An ethical principle that requires researchers to prioritize benefiting participants and minimizing potential harm during research studies.