ethics civics MCQ #1041

When it is necessary to engage in a good amount of deception to conduct a scientifically valid study, what procedure should a researcher follow?

ethics civics MCQ #1041

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When it is necessary to engage in a good amount of deception to conduct a scientifically valid study, what procedure should a researcher follow?

    • A) Debriefing
    • B) Duplicate publication
    • C) Deception
    • D) Full publication

    Answer: Debriefing

    Explanation: When deception is scientifically necessary, the APA requires debriefing—a post-study session in which the researcher fully reveals the true purpose, explains the deception, and answers participants' questions.