Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Use

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of deception in psychological research?

• A)It is required in the conduct of scientifically valid research.
• B)It generally decreases the scientific validity of psychological research.
• C)It is occasionally necessary to safeguard the validity of the research.
• D)It is no longer permissible in psychological research.

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Definitions:

Independent

Not influenced or controlled by others; acting or existing freely.

Evolutionary Theorists

Scholars who study how evolutionary principles like natural selection explain the development and behavior of organisms.

Irrational

Pertaining to actions, decisions, or beliefs that lack reason, logic, or coherence, often based on emotional responses rather than facts.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making and problem-solving but do not guarantee optimal solutions.