Experimenters Can Justify the Use of Deception If

question 7

Multiple Choice

Experimenters can justify the use of deception if

• A) there is informed consent.
• B) research is more important than people.
• C) it may be necessary for the experiment to work.
• D) it is not that harmful.
• E) there are no guidelines that prohibit any use of deception.

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Definitions:

Mere Exposure

A mental effect where individuals grow fond of things simply because they are accustomed to them.

Reciprocal Helping

A cooperative behavior where an individual helps another with the expectation that the favor will be returned in the future.

Altruism

The act of providing help when it is needed, with no apparent reward for doing so.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for individuals to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically improving performance on simple or well-practiced tasks.