Deception in psychology experiments:
A)has not been allowed since the 1960s when participants in Stanley Milgram's obedience study were not told beforehand that they would have to use electric shock to punish the "learner" every time the "learner" made a mistake.
B)is allowed when it is not feasible to use alternatives that do not involve deception, and when the potential findings justify its use because of the scientific, educational, or applied value.
C)is expressly forbidden by the provisions in the 2002 APA ethical guidelines and regulations.
D)is allowed under the 2002 APA ethical guidelines without any restrictions or conditions.

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Deception is allowed in psychology experiments when it is not feasible to use alternatives that do not involve deception and when the potential findings justify its use because of the scientific, educational, or applied value. However, researchers must debrief participants after the study is completed and ensure that no harm has been caused to them due to deception. The 1960s Milgram's obedience study is a classic example of a study that used deception but sparked significant ethical concerns and sparked discussions on the ethical use of deception in research.

Deception in Psychology Experiments