One of the common guidelines for ethical research is that it is not required that researchers provide their participants with an explanation of any deception used during an experiment.

The common guidelines for ethical research require that researchers provide their participants with an explanation of any deception used during an experiment. It is important for participants to be fully informed and consent to any deception used, and to have the opportunity to withdraw from the study at any time. Failure to provide full disclosure of deception can undermine the trust and cooperation of participants, and damage the reputation of the research field.