What Effect Does the Planned Use of Deception Have on the Approval

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Multiple Choice

What effect does the planned use of deception have on the approval of a study?

• A) Studies with deception can be approved, but only if the deception is necessary and the risk to participants is minimal.
• B) The use of deception has no effect on the likelihood the study will be approved.
• C) Studies that involve deception go through a different approval process.
• D) Studies with deception are never approved.

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Definitions:

Continuously Reinforced

In operant conditioning, a scenario where each instance of a desired behavior is reinforced (rewarded), leading to rapid learning.

Negatively Reinforced

A process in operant conditioning where a behavior is strengthened because an unpleasant or aversive stimulus is removed or avoided.

Positively Reinforced

A behavior that increases in frequency or likelihood as a result of being followed by a rewarding stimulus, according to principles of operant conditioning.

Conditioned Avoidance Response

Behavior that is reinforced because it allows individuals to avoid situations that cause anxiety.