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Unit 6 – Developmental Psychology
Topic 6.5
Why is it ethically important for psychologists studying memory loss in elderly individuals to avoid any form of deception?
Deception eliminates the possibility for accurate results.
Deception would make it impossible for the subjects to provide informed consent.
Deception could cause unnecessary stress or harm which goes against ethical guidelines.
It may increase cost and time required for study completion.
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