Why Is Deception Sometimes Employed in Research Involving Humans? Describe

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Essay

Why is deception sometimes employed in research involving humans? Describe the two ways that a researcher may deceive research participants.

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Definitions:

Decoding

The process by which a receiver interprets and understands the message sent by a communicator.

Communication Process

The method by which information is transferred and understood between two or more parties, typically involving a sender, message, medium, receiver, and feedback.

Field of Experience

The background or knowledge individuals bring to a situation or communication context, influencing their interpretation and response.

Ethnocentric

Describes an attitude or policy that gives priority to the culture, values, and perspectives of one's own ethnic group over others.