For what legitimate reason would a researcher choose to use deception in a study?
A) To create interesting situations that are not likely to occur naturally and then study the reactions of individuals who experience them
B) To study the aspects of behavior that can only be observed if a person is caught off guard
C) To trick a person into participating in a study that he or she would not participate in if the truth about it were known
D) Both to create interesting situations that are not likely to occur naturally and then study the reactions of individuals who experience them and to study the aspects of behavior that can only be observed if a person is caught off guard

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Deception can be used to create scenarios that are unlikely to occur naturally and to observe genuine reactions, which might not be possible if participants are aware of the study's true nature.

For What Legitimate Reason Would a Researcher Choose to Use