What effect does the planned use of deception have on the approval of a study?

A) Studies with deception can be approved, but only if the deception is necessary and the risk to participants is minimal.
B) The use of deception has no effect on the likelihood the study will be approved.
C) Studies that involve deception go through a different approval process.
D) Studies with deception are never approved.


Answer: A
Rationale: Deception can have serious consequences for participants. However, researchers can use deception under most circumstances when it is necessary.

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