If a Researcher Wants to Use Some Form of Deception

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Multiple Choice

If a researcher wants to use some form of deception in an experiment, what are the ethical limitations?

• A)they may only use deception that is considered necessary by their research ethics board, and it must be disclosed to their participants during debriefing
• B)they may only use deception with adult participants
• C)the researcher may use whatever form of deception they consider necessary, provided they disclose it to their participants during debriefing
• D)they may not use deception under any circumstances
• E)there are no ethical limitations surrounding the use of deception

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