Define deception and explain why a psychologist would use deception in research. What do you think of its usage in research? What is an ethical consideration for the use of deception in research?
What will be an ideal response?
Deception involves not advising participants about some aspect of the research. It is used in instances when informing people would undermine the research. Students may be for or against the use of deception provided they explain their rationale. An essential ethical consideration would mention the requirement of debriefing in research where deception is used.
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