Studies involving deception ____.
A) are not permitted under any circumstances
B) do not require that participants ever be debriefed
C) should not be done with participants with diminished mental capacity
D) should not be done if the deception involves concealing possible harm

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Studies involving deception should not be done if the deception involves concealing possible harm to participants. All research involving deception must include a debriefing process where participants are informed of the true nature of the study and any deception used. Studies should also take into account the potential psychological effects on participants, particularly those with diminished mental capacity who may be more vulnerable to harm. However, studies involving deception are permitted under certain circumstances, such as when there is no other way to obtain the necessary information and the potential benefits outweigh the risks.

Studies Involving Deception ____