Define deception and evaluate its role in research. What are some pros and cons to the use of deception in research?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Varies.
Deception is the misleading of participants in a research study. Deception is sometimes used in psychological research, but should be used only when absolutely necessary. At times, deception can be ethically justifiable, especially if risks to the participants are minimal and benefits of the research are substantial. Sometimes deception is the only way for researchers to obtain the answers to certain questions. However, researchers should always prioritize the safety of their participants and should take care to provide a thorough debriefing after using deception in their research. Another con to the use of deception in research is that deception creates mistrust between participants and authority.
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