The use of deception in psychological research is
A)considered necessary and completely acceptable in all research.
B)not considered acceptable.
C)generally acceptable when shown to be absolutely necessary for the research.
D)acceptable only in nonhuman research.

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Deception in psychological research is generally acceptable when it is shown to be absolutely necessary for the research and when its use is justified by the study's significant prospective scientific, educational, or applied value, and when alternative procedures without deception are not viable.

The Use of Deception in Psychological Research Is