Which of the Following Is NOT a Typical Argument Used

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a typical argument used to justify deception in psychological research?

• A) Participants have given informed consent and can withdraw their data if they are upset.
• B) The use of deception actually educates participants about ethical concerns in research.
• C) The deception typically does not harm participants.
• D) Some topics can only be studied using deception.

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