What Is Ethical Behaviour Regarding the Use of Deception in Social

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is ethical behaviour regarding the use of deception in social research?

• A) Deception is always forbidden; it should never be used under any conditions whatsoever.
• B) Deception can be used anytime a researcher feels he or she can learn more by using it, so long as the subjects have given their "informed consent."
• C) Deception can be used anytime a researcher feels he or she would learn more by using it, but only if the researcher afterward "debriefs" the subjects, telling them about the deception.
• D) Deception can only be used if it is necessary for a specific research purpose, only to the minimal degree required for that purpose, and subjects should give informed consent before participating and be debriefed immediately afterward.
• E) Deception can only be used when one is working with "special populations," during which time debriefing is optional.

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Definitions:

Regulation Prices

Regulation prices involve government-imposed limits on the prices that can be charged for goods and services in certain markets to protect consumer interests.

Unregulated Monopolist

A monopolist that operates without governmental restrictions or regulations, freely setting prices and output levels without external interference.

Market Efficiency

Market efficiency refers to the extent to which market prices fully reflect all available information, leading to an optimal allocation of resources.

Ideal Market

A theoretical or perfect market condition where there are many buyers and sellers, no barriers to entry, and complete access to information.