Psychology 001 - General Psychology » Spring 2022 » Chapter 01 Ethics in Psychological Research

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Question #1
When is it acceptable for a psychologist to use deception in their research?
A.   When the researcher decides to use it
B.   When the participants never learn the true purpose of the research
C.   When the benefits of the research outweigh the potential harms
D.   It is never acceptable to use deception in psychological research.
Question #2
The ethical standard that corresponds to providing individuals with information about the nature of the study before they agree to participate is called
A.   informed consent
B.   minimizing harm
C.   confidentiality
D.   debriefing

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