Define Deception and Explain Why a Psychologist Would Use Deception

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Essay

Define deception and explain why a psychologist would use deception in research. What do you think of its usage in research? What is an ethical consideration for the use of deception in research?

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Definitions:

Sedation

The process of inducing a calm, relaxed state through the use of sedative medications, often used in medical procedures to reduce anxiety and discomfort.

Catatonic

Referring to a behavioral syndrome that is often associated with schizophrenia and is characterized by abnormalities in movement and behavior, including stupor, rigidity, or posturing.

Waxy Flexibility

A psychomotor symptom of catatonia characterized by a person's limbs remaining in the position they are placed by another person for extended periods.

Immobile

Unable to move or be moved, often in the context of patients who are bedridden or have severely restricted mobility.