A common ethical guideline suggested by the American Psychological Association is that participants __________.
A) may not withdraw once they start
B) must be allowed to make an informed decision
C) cannot be subjected to shock of any kind
D) cannot be deceived about aspects of the research

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The ethical guideline suggested by the American Psychological Association is that participants must be allowed to make an informed decision. The other options are not accurate guidelines suggested by the APA. Participants have the right to withdraw at any time, but they must be informed of this right beforehand. Shock can be used in some studies, but only with informed consent, and deception may be necessary in some studies, but only if it is deemed necessary and participants are debriefed afterward.

A Common Ethical Guideline Suggested by the American Psychological Association