With Regard to the Topic of Deception in Research with Human

question 117

Multiple Choice

With regard to the topic of deception in research with human subjects,which of the following is most accurate?

• A) Researchers are careful to avoid deceiving subjects.
• B) Some topics could not be investigated unless deception was used.
• C) It has been empirically demonstrated that deception causes severe distress.
• D) All psychological research must involve some deception.

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Definitions:

Deflationary Gap

A situation where total spending (aggregate demand) in an economy is lower than the level required to sustain full employment output, leading to deflation and unemployment.

Equilibrium GDP

The level of Gross Domestic Product at which aggregate supply equals aggregate demand, leading to an economy operating at full capacity without inflationary pressures.

Full Employment GDP

The level of gross domestic product achieved when there is no cyclical unemployment in the economy, representing an ideal economic state where all willing and able workers find employment.

Economic Problem

When we have limited resources available to fulfill society’s relatively limitless wants.