Laud Humphreys's research on homosexual activities in men's restrooms became a famous case of ethical controversy in social scientific research. What about Humphreys's research was ethically questionable?
A. Humphreys told research participants he was a sociologist.
B. Humphreys was not a homosexual.
C. Humphreys used license plate numbers to target their homes and interview the men without disclosing the real subject of his study.
D. Humphreys asked individuals to participate in his study.
Answer: C
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