When participants are deliberately misinformed about the research this is known as
A) consent
B) deception
C) withdrawal
D) ethics

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Deliberately misinforming participants about the research is a form of deception, which is sometimes necessary in psychological research. However, researchers have an ethical responsibility to ensure that participants are not harmed by this deception and that they are fully debriefed afterwards to understand the true nature of the study.

When Participants Are Deliberately Misinformed About the Research This Is