Dr Marcell Conducted a Memory Experiment in Which He Investigated

question 41

Multiple Choice

Dr. Marcell conducted a memory experiment in which he investigated the role of mental imagery on recall. The participants were told that their memory for words would be tested, but they were not informed about the imagery manipulation prior to participating.

• A) this is an ethically acceptable use of passive deception
• B) this is an ethically acceptable use of active deception
• C) this is an unethical experiment
• D) according to APA guidelines, no informed consent was actually necessary in this experiment

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