Which of the following forms of deception is not permitted?
A)lying to the participants about the purpose of the study
B)not telling participants about a possible risk in the study
C)observing participants who don't know they are being observed
D)causing participants to misunderstand the study

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Informed consent requires that participants be fully informed of potential risks associated with participating in the study. Withholding information about a possible risk would be a violation of this principle, making option B impermissible. Lying about the purpose of the study (option A), observing participants who don't know they are being observed (option C), and causing participants to misunderstand the study (option D) are all forms of deception that may be used in certain circumstances, but they must be carefully considered and justified by ethical review boards.

Which of the Following Forms of Deception Is Not Permitted