Suppose you have signed up to participate in a psychological research study. Is there any chance that you will be deceived?

a. No, because the use of deception is illegal in most states.
b. No, because the code of ethics psychologists adhere to prohibits the use of deception.
c. Yes, because most psychological research involves deception.
d. Yes, because sometimes informing participants may bias the results.


Answer: d. Yes, because sometimes informing participants may bias the results.

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