In psychological research, the person who has agreed to participate in the experiment but is not aware that deception is being used to conceal its real purpose is called the _____

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The term "naïve subject" refers to the person who participates in an experiment but is unaware that deception is being used to conceal its real purpose. They are called "naïve" because they do not have the same knowledge as the experimenter or confederate who are aware of the true purpose of the study.

In Psychological Research, the Person Who Has Agreed to Participate