Question

At which point should a researcher inform the respondents about the use of deception in a psychological study?
A.
at the start of the study
B.
at the end of the study
C.
after publishing the study
D.
during the course of the study

Answer 1

B at the end of the study, since at the start would be problematic since that’ll make the participants behave differently, during the course will also make them behave differently for the remainder of the study, after publishing will create ethical issues and public problems. Answer is Option B.