The use of deception in psychological research is:

a. not a serious issue.
b. never acceptable.
c. generally acceptable when absolutely necessary for the research.
d. acceptable only in nonhuman research.


Answer: C

Rationale: After participating in the research study, participants must undergo a full debriefing, meaning that the researchers should explain the true nature of the study, and especially the nature of and reason for the deception.

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