Deception is in direct contradiction with which element of the ethical guidelines?
A) No harm
B) Informed consent
C) Confidentiality
D) Anonymity

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Informed consent is one of the most important ethical guidelines in research, which requires transparency and honesty in all aspects of the study. Deception undermines the principle of informed consent and can lead to unethical behavior. Therefore, the use of deception in research should be avoided as much as possible, and participants must be informed of the deception during the debriefing process if it is used in the study. The other options listed (No harm, Confidentiality, Anonymity) are also important ethical guidelines in research, but are not directly related to deception.

Deception Is in Direct Contradiction with Which Element of the Ethical