1. Not using deceptive research practices unless the use is justified and effective non deceptive techniques are not feasible.
2. Avoiding deceptive research that causes physical pain or severe emotional distress.
3. The deception is explained as soon as possible. Preferably at the debriefing sessions, but no later than the completion of the data collection.
a. Permit participants to withdraw their data at that time.
I feel, from the information given to us, that Dr. R.E. Search did not violate ethical standard 8.07. The test’s purpose is to witness the person’s behavior when the person next to them falls unconscious. The researcher is attempting to determine whether or