Glossary F
Glossary F
Deutsch: Freiheit / Español: Libertad / Português: Liberdade / Français: Liberté / Italiano: Libertà
Freedom in psychology refers to the concept of having autonomy and control over one’s actions and decisions. It encompasses the individual's capacity to choose their own path in life without undue external constraints and to act in accordance with their own values and desires.
Freedom means how we wish to live our lives, express ourselves, and worship. Included also are choices about who we associate with, what we wish to read or write, and how we wish to create or behave.
Freedom of Information Act refers to an act recognizing the public's "right to know" information. This law assures the right of individuals to access their federal records. Most states have similar laws that assure access to state records.
Freedom to withdraw refers to experimenters' ethical obligation to allow their subjects to discontinue participation in the research project