Ethical standards permit the use of deception in research studies only if
A) researchers can observe participants from behind one-way mirrors.
B) the participants give informed consent and the researchers never reveal the real purpose of the study.
C) the participants are young enough that they would not understand the deception.
D) the benefits to society justify the risks to the participants.

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Deception in research is permissible when the potential benefits to society outweigh the risks to participants, and when no alternative methods are available.

Ethical Standards Permit the Use of Deception in Research Studies