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ishan

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Social psychologists sometimes conceal information about the true purpose of a study from the research participants until after the study is completed. This use of deception is justified when ________.
 
  A) the participants would otherwise not agree to participate in the study
  B) knowledge of the study's purpose may alter the behavior of the participants
  C) approval from the researcher's review board has been granted
  D) social behavior and thought is the subject of the experiment
  E) the deception will not harm the participants in any way

Question 2

Some social psychologists use deception in their research in order to ________.
 
  A) encourage the minority slowness effect
  B) eliminate the need for informed consent before an experiment
  C) avoid the need to explain the purpose of the research in detail to participants
  D) prevent the purpose of the research from having an effect on participants' behavior
  E) discourage skepticism on the part of research participants



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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