Question

deception may be used in a psychology experiment only when __________. a.) supervised by a professional psychologist b.) it is necessary for the experiment and when it does not inflict serious harm on the subject c.) there is a likelihood of physical harm d.) there is the likelihood of emotional harm

Explanation:

In psychological research ethics, deception can be used only if it is essential for the experiment and does not cause serious physical or psychological harm to participants. Options C and D are incorrect as they involve potential harm, and just being supervised by a professional (option A) is not the sole - determining factor for using deception.

Answer:

B. it is necessary for the experiment and when it does not inflict serious harm on the subject