Experimenters can justify the use of deception if
A) there is informed consent.
B) research is more important than people.
C) it may be necessary for the experiment to work.
D) it is not that harmful.
E) there are no guidelines that prohibit any use of deception.

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Deception can be justified if it is necessary for the experiment to work. However, the use of deception should still be minimized and alternative methods should be considered first. Informed consent should always be obtained whenever possible, and the well-being of participants should always be prioritized over the research goals. Using deception solely because there are no guidelines prohibiting it or because research is prioritized over people is unethical. Additionally, the degree of harm caused by the deception should also be considered and minimized as much as possible.

Experimenters Can Justify the Use of Deception If