The Use of Deception in Psychological Research Is Unjustified When

question 76

Multiple Choice

The use of deception in psychological research is unjustified when

• A)the researchers could not have performed the study without the deception.
• B)the use of deception does not negatively affect the rights of the participant.
• C)the research involves medical or therapeutic interventions.
• D)participants may pick up on demand characteristics about the study.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary with production volume but cannot be traced directly to each unit produced, such as utilities for the manufacturing plant.

Supplies Variance

The difference between the budgeted cost of supplies and the actual cost incurred.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected (or standard) cost, which can indicate changes in market prices or issues with budgeting.

Raw Material

Basic materials that are used in the production process to manufacture goods.