Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Use of Deception

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the use of deception in psychological research is false?

• A) defenders of deception believe that some research questions can only be studied by using deception
• B) critics of deception believe that the conclusions from studies involving deception are not valid
• C) critics of deception believe that the deception may result in subjects becoming less trusting of others
• D) participants in research involving the use of deception generally report that they enjoyed the experience

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