Which of the Following Is Not an Important Consideration for a Researcher

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an important consideration for a researcher who is designing an experiment that will involve deception?

• A) the availability of alternative, deception-free methods for carrying out the research
• B) how many people will participate in the research
• C) the importance of the study to scientific knowledge
• D) the degree of deception involved and the possibility of risk to the participants

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Definitions:

Socially Appropriate

Behaviors or actions that are considered acceptable or expected by society or within a specific social context.

Gratified

The feeling of satisfaction or pleasure about having one's desires or needs fulfilled.

Superego

In Freudian psychology, the part of the personality that represents the internalized ideals and provides standards for judgment.

Norms and Morals

Norms and morals involve the rules and standards established by society that guide behavior and determine what is considered right and wrong.