The American Psychological Association (2010) has dealt with ethical concerns about the use of deception in research by

A) calling on researchers to guide all of their research decisions in accordance with the overriding principle of respect for the dignity of persons
B) issuing a policy that bans the employment of deception
C) issuing a policy that calls on individual researchers to use extreme discretion in protecting participants from undue risk of physical and/or psychological harm
D) permitting the use of deception if researchers carefully adhere to a specific set of guidelines

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Claire Smith · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The American Psychological Association (APA) does not ban the use of deception in research. Instead, the APA permits the use of deception in research as long as researchers adhere to a specific set of guidelines, which include obtaining informed consent as soon as possible, providing a debriefing session immediately after the study, and ensuring that the deception does not cause harm to participants. The APA encourages researchers to use deception in a thoughtful and ethical manner to balance the risks and benefits of their research.

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