Each of the following is a basic principle of the APA's code of ethics except ________.
A) risks, possible adverse effects, and limitations on confidentiality must be spelled out in advance
B) participants must be informed of the nature of the research in clearly understandable language
C) informed consent must be documented
D) participants cannot be deceived or have information concealed from them at any time during an experiment

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Each of the other principles are explicitly stated in the APA's code of ethics, while the principle in choice D is not. In fact, the code of ethics acknowledges that deception may be necessary in certain types of research, as long as it is justified and appropriate steps are taken to minimize harm to participants.

Each of the Following Is a Basic Principle of the APA's