Participants in experiments may gain some unique insight about themselves that they never knew before as a result of their being in a social psychology study. Aronson argues that it would be ____________ for social psychologists to justify their research because of such insight.

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Aronson argues that it would be arrogant and unethical for social psychologists to justify their research based on the personal insights participants might gain, as the primary goal of research should be the advancement of scientific knowledge, not personal benefits to participants.

Participants in Experiments May Gain Some Unique Insight About Themselves