Emily is a graduate student in developmental psychology who is interested in the ways adolescents help each other cheat in school
She designs a study in which she brings several adolescents into a room, has them sign consent forms, gives them a difficult math exam, and says, "We want to see how many problems you can solve." She then leaves the room, but continues to monitor them through a hidden camera in the room. At the end of the study, she thanks them for their time and gives them a small gift card for their participation. What ethical guideline has she clearly violated?
a. informed consent
b. confidentiality
c. deception and debriefing
d. she has not violated any ethical guidelines
Answer: C
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