As long as the researcher debriefs subjects, any experimental deception is acceptable.

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While debriefing is an essential ethical practice, it does not make all experimental deception acceptable. Researchers need to ensure that their deception does not cause any harm or negative consequences to the participants and that the study's benefits outweigh its risks. Furthermore, certain types of deception, such as physically harming or traumatizing participants, are never acceptable, regardless of the debriefing process. Therefore, researchers need to justify and carefully consider their use of deception in any experiment.

As Long as the Researcher Debriefs Subjects, Any Experimental Deception