Which statement best describes deception in research

A) In recent years, there has been a steady increase in the use of deception in psychological research.
B) Although deception has been used in the past, it has recently been banned by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association.
C) Deception has been fairly common in psychological research since the 1960s.
D) Deception has never been used in psychological research.

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Ander Victorine · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Deception has been fairly common in psychological research since the 1960s. While there is debate about the ethics of using deception, it is still allowed under certain circumstances and with appropriate safeguards in place. It is important for researchers to weigh the potential benefits of using deception against the possible harm to participants and to ensure that they debrief participants fully after the study.

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