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chads108 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

A researcher plans a study in which it is inappropriate to explain the reason for the research to the participants before data collection. In this situation, the researcher should:

a. provide the participants with reasons other than the true reasons for the research
b. tell the participants they will be informed at the conclusion of the study
c. inform the participants anyway since their cooperation is vital
d. not reveal any information about the nature of the research

Question 2

In an experiment in which participants have been deceived, the researcher has the ethical responsibility to inform them:

a. of the deception at the end of the study
b. in writing at the beginning of the study of the specific nature of the deception
c. that all psychological research involves deception
d. only if they ask