Deception is justified in psychological research:
a. whenever a researcher would like to use it.
b. only if there are no other alternatives available.
c. only if the study has benefits that clearly outweigh the costs of using deception.
d. when there are no other alternatives available and the study has benefits that clearly outweigh the costs of using deception.
Answer: d. when there are no other alternatives available and the study has benefits that clearly outweigh the costs of using deception.
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