Author Question: Why is it ethical to deceive participants in a balanced placebo design studying the effects of ... (Read 45 times)

ss2343 · **on:** Aug 4, 2018

Why is it ethical to deceive participants in a balanced placebo design studying the effects of alcohol?

A) You cannot separate the pharmacological and expectancy effects of alcohol without the deception.
B) The deception is not complete because participants are told that they may be consuming alcohol.
C) The deception should not cause physical or emotional discomfort or risk.
D) All of the above

Question 2

Why do many alcohol researchers insist that the participants stay in the lab for an extended period?

A) Any participant who is still intoxicated will have a higher risk of accident or injury.
B) Some of the most interesting effects of alcohol occur during the period when the person has stopped drinking.
C) Most studies of alcohol response require several hours to complete.
D) All of the above