To Obtain Objective Information, Researchers Sometimes Must Deceive Their Subjects

question 195

Essay

To obtain objective information, researchers sometimes must deceive their subjects. Ethically, research involving deception must always _________.
a. pay participants
b. maintain subject anonymity
c. use double-blind control
d. explain the deception to the subjects after the data are collected and obtain their informed consent to use the information obtained

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Definitions:

Social Cognitive Theory

A framework for understanding, predicting, and changing human behavior that emphasizes the role of observational learning, social experiences, and reciprocal determinism in the development of personality.

Theory of Planned Behavior

A psychological theory that predicts human behavior on the basis of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived control over the behavior.

Description

The act of providing details or characteristics of someone or something to give a clear picture.

Organization

pertains to a structured group of people with specific roles and duties working together to achieve common goals or objectives, often in a coordinated and systematic manner.