The Use of Deception in Social Research Is Allowed by APA

question 22

Multiple Choice

The use of deception in social research is allowed by APA and ASA ethical codes so long as

• A) it is limited to studies of normal behavior encountered in everyday life.
• B) participants are forewarned that they may be deceived.
• C) it is used as a last resort after considering alternative nondeceptive procedures.
• D) it is determined that participants would not behave naturally unless they are deceived.

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