Researchers are not allowed to deceive participants about the purpose of the study

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: False

Rationale: Sometimes it is necessary to use deception in psychological research. In these situations, the potential harm caused by the deception must be weighed against the potential benefits of the research.

Psychology

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a. amygdala b. pituitary gland c. corpus callosum d. cerebellum

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The nature/nurture debate is concerned with:

a. the question of why genes are more influential in development than environment. b. the question of why the environment is more important in development than evolution. c. the relationship(s) between genetics, environment, and human development. d. the claim that females are more intelligent for genetic reasons.

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Shannon had the chance to room with a seventh-grade girl at camp who had the same interest in horseback riding as she or another girl whose interest was in canoeing. Shannon's choice of the girl who liked horseback riding is an example of:

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Psychology