Which Statement Regarding Deception in Psychological Research Is TRUE

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding deception in psychological research is TRUE?

• A)Deception cannot be used.
• B)Deception is a standard practice to minimize demand characteristics and does not need to be justified.
• C)Deception can be used only when alternative procedures are not available and the study has applied or scientific value.
• D)Deception can be used anytime it answers an important scientific question.

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Definitions:

Matching Principle

An accounting principle that recognizes expenses in the same period as the revenues they are related to are earned.