When a psychologist does not explain the full nature of a study to participants in the consent form because that information could change the study, psychologist are using which type of deception?
A)commission
B)omission
C)intrusion
D)assignment

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When a psychologist does not provide full information about the study to participants that could change the study, they are using omission deception. In this type of deception, the researcher omits some details, but still provides enough information for the participant to make an informed decision to participate in the study.

When a Psychologist Does Not Explain the Full Nature of a Study