The Problem with Being Completely Open and Honest to Research

question 31

Multiple Choice

The problem with being completely open and honest to research participants is that

• A) such honesty may influence the participants' behavior.
• B) it makes the experimenter look foolish.
• C) it raises criticisms from the scientific community.
• D) it violates several ethical principles.

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