According to the American Psychological Association, when is deception in research justified and acceptable?
A. at the researcher's discretion
B. only when using university psychology students
C. only when the value of the study justifies it
D. never
Answer: C
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a. internal validity b. construct validity c. interrater reliability d. mundane realism
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