A researcher tells participants something false about a research session with…
2024
A researcher tells participants something false about a research session with the intention of misleading them. Which of the following is that researcher using?
- A.
Naturalistic observation
- B.
Role playing
- C.
Active deception
- D.
Dehoaxing
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Correct answer: C
Active deception occurs when a researcher intentionally provides false information to participants with the specific intent to mislead them regarding the study's purpose or procedures. This distinguishes it from other research methods like naturalistic observation, which involves watching behavior without interference, or dehoaxing, which is the process of revealing deception after the study.