Which of the following is a common ethical guideline suggested by the American Psychological Association?
A) Participants may not withdraw once they start.
B) Participants cannot be deceived about aspects of the research.
C) Participants cannot be subjected to any physically or emotionally painful stimuli.
D) Deception must be justified.

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Deception must be justified is a common ethical guideline suggested by the American Psychological Association. The other options are not correct because participants have the right to withdraw from a study, they cannot be subjected to any harmful stimuli, and deception can be used if it is deemed essential for the study and its results.

Which of the Following Is a Common Ethical Guideline Suggested