Why Is Deception Usually Used in Research

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why is deception usually used in research?

• A) Because the scientific method requires it
• B) Because the experimental method requires it
• C) Because some research topics could not be studied without it
• D) So that the participants cannot tell others about the research hypothesis

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Definitions:

Organizational Behavior

The study of how people interact within groups, particularly in work settings, and how this affects the organization's functioning.

Counterproductive Work Behavior

Actions by employees that harm the well-being of an organization or its members.

Theft

The act of stealing; taking someone else's property without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.

Work-Related Behavior

Actions or activities performed by individuals that are associated with or influenced by their professional roles and responsibilities.