Laud Humphreys' research on homosexual activities in men's restrooms became a famous case of ethical controversy in social science research. What is the main ethical controversy?
A. Humphreys told research participants he was a psychologist instead of revealing that he was a sociologist.
B. Humphreys acted as a lookout outside tea-rooms.
C. Humphreys used license plate numbers to find and interview men without disclosing the real subject of his study.
D. Humphreys didn't acknowledge his own sexuality when he decided to engage in this research.
Answer: C
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