Guarantee of debriefing. Removal of any undesirable consequences of participation. Confidentiality of all data. The second principle in force at Wabash is that alternative assignments are to be made available to all students when participation as a subject in research is rewarded with points which can be used towards grades in courses. Third, it is our obligation to ensure that participation in research is never required as a part of fraternity pledgship.
Coerced participation is contrary to the principle of informed consent.
The psychology department faculty serve as a clearinghouse for ethical review of student research projects sponsored within the department. Every member of the department will review your study. Whenever any psycho-active substance, or any substantive deception is included in the protocol, permission of the full committee is required. Whenever any psychology department faculty member does not give approval, the proposal must be referred to the entire committee. Faculty research proposals with human participants.