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This guidance document provides information for investigators at the University of California, Berkeley on conducting research involving deception or incomplete disclosure, outlining ethical considerations,

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How to fill out Deception and Incomplete Disclosure in Research

1. Understand the purpose of using deception and incomplete disclosure in research.
2. Assess if your research design necessitates deception for valid results.
3. Review relevant ethical guidelines and institutional review board (IRB) requirements.
4. Prepare a clear justification for the use of deception or incomplete disclosure.
5. Develop a debriefing plan to inform participants about the deception after their participation.
6. Obtain informed consent outlining the nature of the research without revealing the deception.
7. Pilot test your study to ensure the deception does not harm participants.
8. Implement the study while adhering to all ethical considerations.

Who needs Deception and Incomplete Disclosure in Research?

1. Researchers conducting studies in psychology, social sciences, or behavioral sciences.
2. Studies that involve sensitive topics where full disclosure might skew results.
3. Investigators seeking to maintain the integrity of psychological experiments.
4. Academic institutions and organizations that require ethical research practices.

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What is an example of deception in research?

Examples of deception[1]: Participants are told they are working with a group of other participants on a task, but in actuality, they are the only participant in the study. The other “participants” are actually confederates or research staff acting as participants.

What is a real life example of deception?

When children tell their parents that they have done their chores even though they have not, or when students claim they could not finish their assignment on time because they had to help a sick friend, these types of lies are self-aware. The deceiver knows what was expected of him or her and seeks to hide the failure.

What is the difference between deception and incomplete disclosure?

Deception takes place when participants are intentionally given false information about some aspect of the research. While incomplete disclosure occurs when the investigator withholds information about the purpose of the research and/or procedures employed.

What are examples of deception in research?

Examples of deception[1]: Participants are told they are working with a group of other participants on a task, but in actuality, they are the only participant in the study. Participants are told they scored poorly on a task, when in actuality, they are scored poorly regardless of their performance.

Is deception or incomplete disclosure allowed in research only under certain conditions?

The research involves no more than minimal risk to participants: Investigators and the IRB must ensure incomplete disclosure/deception are only used in minimal risk research and do not increase risks beyond what participants would agree to had they been fully informed about the research.

What is partial disclosure and deception in research?

Research involving deception or partial disclosure may be necessary in certain cases where participants are not aware of the true purpose of the research in advance. This could involve providing false information or only revealing certain aspects of the study to participants.

What are the 5 types of deception?

Spectrum of deception types, including: disinformation, concealment, camouflage, demonstrations, and feints.

What are deceptive practices in research?

Deception involves intentionally providing inaccurate or false information to subjects. Examples include: In order to induce stress, study personnel tell subjects that they will give a speech that evaluators will observe on video, when the subjects' speeches will not actually be recorded or observed.

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What is Deception and Incomplete Disclosure in Research?

Deception in research refers to providing false or misleading information to participants regarding the true nature of the study or its procedures. Incomplete disclosure involves withholding certain information that may influence a participant's decision to participate in the study.

Who is required to file Deception and Incomplete Disclosure in Research?

Researchers conducting studies that involve deception or incomplete disclosure are required to file these disclosures with their Institutional Review Board (IRB) or ethics committee prior to the commencement of the study.

How to fill out Deception and Incomplete Disclosure in Research?

To fill out a Deception and Incomplete Disclosure form, researchers should provide detailed descriptions of the deceptive practices or withheld information, justify the necessity of the deception, and explain how they will debrief participants after the study.

What is the purpose of Deception and Incomplete Disclosure in Research?

The purpose of deception and incomplete disclosure in research is to prevent participants from altering their behavior in ways that could compromise the integrity of the study, thereby allowing researchers to obtain more valid and reliable data.

What information must be reported on Deception and Incomplete Disclosure in Research?

Information that must be reported includes the nature of the deception, the reasons for using it, how it aligns with ethical considerations, the anticipated risks and benefits, and the debriefing process participants will receive after the study.