"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.