Deceiving participants in a psychological study is _____________.
A) never allowed
B) not addressed as an issue of concern by most IRBs
C) allowed so long as participants will not be harmed (only)
D) allowed so long as participants will not be harmed and the knowledge gained clearly outweighs the use of dishonesty

Question

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Deception is sometimes allowed in psychological studies as long as it does not cause harm to participants and the benefits of the knowledge gained outweigh the use of dishonesty. This ethical principle is recognized by most institutional review boards (IRBs) in the United States. However, researchers must carefully weigh the potential benefits against the risks and ensure that participants are fully debriefed after the study.

Deceiving Participants in a Psychological Study Is _____________