Deception Within an Experiment Can Become Unethical When

question 20

Multiple Choice

Deception within an experiment can become unethical when

• A) the participant acts more like how he or she would act in a natural setting.
• B) the participant is debriefed on why they were deceived after the experiment is over.
• C) a participant feels frustrated during the study and continues to feel that way for several days.
• D) despite being suspicious about the study, the participant trusts the aims of the researcher.

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Definitions:

Rohypnol

A potent sedative drug that is part of the benzodiazepine class, often associated with instances of drug-facilitated sexual assault.

Ketamine

A powerful medication primarily used for anesthesia but also studied for its effects on treating depression.

Anesthetic

A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, used to prevent pain during surgeries and medical procedures.

Hallucinogenic

Substances that cause hallucinations - perceptions of objects, sounds, or sensations that seem real but are not.