Which of the following is the biggest concern that Funder has about the use of deception in psychological research?
A) Most experiments that involve deception cause too much harm to participants.
B) Most experiments that involve deception are too silly to warrant such an extreme method.
C) The use of deception may harm the credibility of psychology and psychological researchers.
D) None of the above; Funder has few concerns about the use of deception in research.

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Funder's main concern about the use of deception in psychological research is that it may harm the credibility of psychology and psychological researchers. This is because deception can erode the trust that participants and the public have in psychological research and the scientific method as a whole. While some experiments may cause harm with deception, this is not Funder's primary concern. Option B is incorrect as it makes a subjective judgment rather than a concern about ethical or scientific soundness. Option D is also incorrect as Funder has expressed concerns about deception in research.

Which of the Following Is the Biggest Concern That Funder