Why Is Deception Typically Utilized in Experiments

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why is deception typically utilized in experiments?

• A) Informing participants of the true nature of the study may dictate or unduly influence behavior
• B) To determine how different cover stories can influence participant's attitudes
• C) Informing participants about the experimental hypotheses may create problems
• D) Describing the actual purpose of studies can be overly technical

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