The deliberate withholding of information to research participants is called __________ deception.
A) justified
B) permissive
C) active
D) passive

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Passive deception refers to deliberately withholding information from research participants, without actively lying or manipulating information. This type of deception is usually done for ethical reasons, such as avoiding demand characteristics or protecting the confidentiality of the study.

The Deliberate Withholding of Information to Research Participants Is Called