Why is deception typically utilized in experiments?

a) Informing participants of the true nature of the study may dictate or unduly influence behavior.
b) Determining how different cover stories can influence participants' attitudes
c) Informing participants about the experimental hypotheses may create problems.
d) Describing the actual purpose of studies can be overly technical.


Correct Answer: a

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